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CN55 BNF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,635 mi
Last recorded40,635 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 BNF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 40,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 39,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,982 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 35,770 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover/bodywork both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 35,770 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover/bodywork both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 34,363 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 34,363 miles

Central Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2017 33,394 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 32,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 31,266 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,870 miles

Mudguard-o/s front damaged.

Nearside Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Unable to clearly inspect n/s rear brake pads.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,867 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Mudguard-o/s front damaged.

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Unable to clearly inspect n/s rear brake pads.

Pass 13 May 2013 24,761 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

unable to clearly inspect rear brake pads.

Pass 9 May 2012 19,039 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Unable to clearly inspect rear brake pads.

Pass 9 May 2011 13,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,382 miles

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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CN55 BNF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN55 BNF, 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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CN55 BNF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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