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DX55 JBU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,603 mi
Last recorded26,603 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 JBU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 26,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 26,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,447 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 24,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 24,072 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,452 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 18,737 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 18,737 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 15,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,332 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 10,332 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2011 9,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,279 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 8,203 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 5,634 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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DX55 JBU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DX55 JBU, 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 DX55 JBU registered?

DX55 JBU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is DX55 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 JBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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