MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
alignment incorrect but rear wheel loose?
rear brake lever close to no reserve travel
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
slight play in n/s/r/ swing arm rubber bush
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
slight play in n/s/r/ swing arm rubber bush
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX05 FZU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YX05 FZU, 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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YX05 FZU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 May 2005.
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