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YU05 SKZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,915 mi
Last recorded23,915 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 SKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,915 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Aug 2014 23,915 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 23,887 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,887 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 22,013 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,013 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,687 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 10,687 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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YU05 SKZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YU05 SKZ, 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 YU05 SKZ registered?

YU05 SKZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is YU05 SKZ safe to buy?

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