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LF05 HGY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,181 mi
Last recorded32,181 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 HGY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 32,181 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 32,181 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,576 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 15,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 7,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 4,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 4,109 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 4,109 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 3,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,694 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 HGY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

LF05 HGY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is LF05 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 HGY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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