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PO55 UNH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,559 mi
Last recorded23,559 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 UNH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,559 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 23,554 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Jul 2015 23,545 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear brake cable sticking.

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,792 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,521 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 14,521 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,836 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 6,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 6,283 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 4,935 miles

Insecure/loose carrier rack and top box

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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PO55 UNH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PO55 UNH, 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 PO55 UNH registered?

PO55 UNH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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