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RX05 UAS

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,630 mi
Last recorded13,630 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 UAS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,630 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 13,630 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2014 1,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,333 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,052 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 9,869 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 9,869 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 8,750 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 7,722 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,199 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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RX05 UAS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX05 UAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 UAS registered?

RX05 UAS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is RX05 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 UAS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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