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EU55 RWJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,361 mi
Last recorded21,361 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 RWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2024 21,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 16,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 13,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 12,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 11,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,461 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 RWJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

EU55 RWJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is EU55 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 RWJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU55 RWJ have outstanding finance?

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