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BX55 KTN

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,311 mi
Last recorded19,311 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 KTN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 19,311 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 19,156 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,380 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,859 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 17,663 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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BX55 KTN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 KTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX55 KTN registered?

BX55 KTN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is BX55 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 KTN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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