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LF05 BZY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,259 mi
Last recorded29,259 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BZY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,944 miles

slight play in rear swinging arm bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,103 miles

REAR BRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUST

SLIGHT PLAY IN HEADSTOCK BEARINGS

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,294 miles

slight play in swinging arm rear bush

Pass 13 Jan 2014 18,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 May 2013 18,123 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,147 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp beam on lower limit

l/h handlebar switch slighly loose

rear brake cable damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,178 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,996 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 13,996 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LF05 BZY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

LF05 BZY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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