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LF05 HDO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,671 mi
Last recorded42,671 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 HDO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,671 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,572 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 38,572 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,323 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 34,323 miles

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

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit adjust rear brake (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,920 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,489 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,291 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 12,291 miles

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

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 HDO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

LF05 HDO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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