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FJ05 ZRO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,114 mi
Last recorded18,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 ZRO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 18,114 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 17,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 17,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 17,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 17,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,428 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 17,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 17,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 16,573 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 16,565 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 15,099 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 15,099 miles

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

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 ZRO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

FJ05 ZRO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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