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FN55 COU

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,678 mi
Last recorded59,678 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 COU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,568 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,750 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,751 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 49,751 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 42,769 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 42,769 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 36,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,264 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake lever bracket slightly loose

Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,384 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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FN55 COU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN55 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN55 COU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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