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LF05 FYM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,728 mi
Last recorded25,728 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 FYM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 25,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 25,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,886 miles

Nearside Rear indicator damaged

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 19,659 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 19,659 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 19,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 19,143 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 18,917 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,237 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,734 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 14,734 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,925 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 6,925 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 3,373 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 13,370 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,555 miles

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 FYM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

LF05 FYM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is LF05 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 FYM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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