MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
rear brake control not returning fully
brake leaver ball missing
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF55 BVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SF55 BVT, 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 SF55 BVT registered?
SF55 BVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 2005.
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