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FJ55 NRO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,918 mi
Last recorded20,918 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 NRO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,918 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 20,918 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s rotation (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Vehicle identification number not permanently displayed (6.3.5a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from foot pedal (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 20,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,415 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,309 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 18,309 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 16,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,464 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,500 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 3,084 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 2,716 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 NRO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ55 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

FJ55 NRO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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