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BX55 GBE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,302 mi
Last recorded41,302 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 GBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,886 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 21,218 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,218 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 12,480 miles

rear tyre low on pressure .

Fail 14 Apr 2012 12,480 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

rear tyre low on pressure .

Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,197 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 3,510 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 3,510 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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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BX55 GBE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX55 GBE, 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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BX55 GBE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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