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EU55 LHR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,004 mi
Last recorded22,004 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LHR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 22,004 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 21,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 19,619 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 18,116 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 18,032 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose hub spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 15,410 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 14,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 13,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 11,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 9,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 8,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 7,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 6,810 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 5,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 5,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 4,619 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2011 4,619 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,166 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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EU55 LHR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 250cc 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 EU55 LHR, 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 EU55 LHR registered?

EU55 LHR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is EU55 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 LHR shows 18 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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