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NWB 759P

2005 Piaggio Vespa 50

Gold Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26 mi
Last recorded26 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa 5021,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWB 759P
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 26 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 722 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 504 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014
Fail 1 Aug 2014

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011
Fail 2 Dec 2011

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play in engine mounting

Pass 21 May 2011 22,812 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,808 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 22,808 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,789 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,748 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,172 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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NWB 759P is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Gold with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 21,353 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 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWB 759P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NWB 759P registered?

NWB 759P is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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