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YU54 ZFR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,911 mi
Last recorded33,911 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 ZFR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,911 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,304 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 32,304 miles

Central Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 30,041 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 30,041 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,921 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 27,921 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,873 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,542 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 24,542 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,864 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,864 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,520 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 14,520 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 9,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,051 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 7,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 5,052 miles

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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YU54 ZFR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU54 ZFR, 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 YU54 ZFR registered?

YU54 ZFR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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