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FJ55 HGA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

5,052 mi
Last recorded5,052 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 HGA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 5,052 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 5,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 5,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 5,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 4,957 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 4,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 4,605 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 4,417 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 3,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 3,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 3,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 3,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 2,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 2,468 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 2,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 966 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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FJ55 HGA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FJ55 HGA, 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 FJ55 HGA registered?

FJ55 HGA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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