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EU55 LWR

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,780 mi
Last recorded12,780 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LWR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 12,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 6,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 6,272 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 6,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2013 6,200 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 May 2013 6,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 3,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2009 8,919 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 8,919 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nail in rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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EU55 LWR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU55 LWR registered?

EU55 LWR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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