MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of corrosion underneath foot boards slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of corrosion underneath foot boards slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX05 EPU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 VX05 EPU, 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 VX05 EPU registered?
VX05 EPU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2005.
Is VX05 EPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX05 EPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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