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FJ05 JXX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

36,680 mi
Last recorded36,680 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 JXX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 May 2013 31,543 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 31,543 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,359 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 29,359 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,099 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,683 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 20,683 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 May 2009 15,985 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 May 2009 15,985 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2008 12,122 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 12,122 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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FJ05 JXX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ05 JXX, 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 FJ05 JXX registered?

FJ05 JXX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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