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BX55 YSS

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,777 mi
Last recorded17,777 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 YSS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 17,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 17,776 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 17,776 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside frame body holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever insecure lock nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre is unsuitable rear tyre punctured (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 12,514 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 12,277 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 11,602 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,588 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,948 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 YSS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YSS, 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 BX55 YSS registered?

BX55 YSS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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