MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,021 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF05 BYU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LF05 BYU registered?
LF05 BYU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 2005.
Is LF05 BYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF05 BYU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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