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S29 THU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,605 mi
Last recorded37,605 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 THU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,605 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 32,173 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 30,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 20,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 19,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,590 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 16,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,649 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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S29 THU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S29 THU, 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

How do I check the history of S29 THU?

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What year was S29 THU registered?

S29 THU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is S29 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 THU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S29 THU have outstanding finance?

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