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SF05 OPW

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,496 mi
Last recorded8,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 OPW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 8,496 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jun 2021 8,496 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Puncture in rear tyte

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2019 8,476 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 8,476 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 8,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 8,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013
Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,732 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 7,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,471 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 6,471 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,989 miles

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

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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SF05 OPW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF05 OPW, 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 SF05 OPW registered?

SF05 OPW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is SF05 OPW safe to buy?

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