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FJ55 UNV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,399 mi
Last recorded7,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 UNV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 7,399 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 4,063 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 4,063 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Fitted spare wheel (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 1,420 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 1,420 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 10,001 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 10,000 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 10,000 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 10,000 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 7,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 6,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 4,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 4,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 4,414 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,658 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 3,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 2,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 1,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,475 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 7,863 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 7,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 6,074 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 6,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 5,300 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 5,300 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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 UNV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

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