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FX05 HJO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,592 mi
Last recorded20,592 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 HJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 20,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 20,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 16,546 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust .. recommend replacing as soon as possible (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 16,462 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Rear tyre mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible rear tyre worn past legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,605 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 12,592 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 11,926 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 5,883 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 5,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 5,205 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 4,767 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 4,767 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 3,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,642 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 1,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 668 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 655 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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FX05 HJO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX05 HJO, 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 FX05 HJO registered?

FX05 HJO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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