MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
rear brake needs adjusting
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
rear brake needs adjusting
both sides of the tyre side wall has small cuts no cords showing
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 HGU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?
LF05 HGU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 2005.
Is LF05 HGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF05 HGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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