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DK55 EAM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

1,422 mi
Last recorded1,422 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 EAM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 1,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025
Pass 1 May 2024
Fail 25 Apr 2024

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023
Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,304 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 19,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 18,250 miles

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

Rear tyer slight cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2020 18,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 16,181 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 16,174 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 13,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 9,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 5,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 8,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 7,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,217 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 4,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 3,954 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,845 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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DK55 EAM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DK55 EAM, 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 DK55 EAM registered?

DK55 EAM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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