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FJ55 UOH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,971 mi
Last recorded16,971 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 UOH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 16,971 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust slightly fouling bodywork

Pass 2 Mar 2019 14,849 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose missing bolt and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,146 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 14,146 miles

Central Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Central Rear Lower Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,291 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 12,291 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam no beam pattern (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,763 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,876 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 10,863 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,640 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 5,718 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 UOH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

FJ55 UOH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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