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SSG 65P

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47 mi
Last recorded47 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSG 65P
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 47 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 47 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 2 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 3,232 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 3,196 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 2,302 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 1,110 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 1,079 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 998 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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SSG 65P is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SSG 65P, 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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SSG 65P is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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