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YX05 FKC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,483 mi
Last recorded18,483 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FKC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 18,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 18,441 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Cable slipped though rear brake cable clamp, no brake. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,321 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 17,319 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when pulls brake lever and foot brake (1.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies on foot and hand (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,319 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,047 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 5,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 5,678 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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YX05 FKC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX05 FKC, 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 YX05 FKC registered?

YX05 FKC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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