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YX05 FZU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,949 mi
Last recorded27,949 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FZU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2015 27,949 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 24,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,135 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,560 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight play in n/s/r/ swing arm rubber bush

Fail 1 Oct 2011 14,322 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 1,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 1,882 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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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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What year was YX05 FZU registered?

YX05 FZU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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