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FX55 FZM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,657 mi
Last recorded23,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 FZM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 23,657 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 23,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,332 miles

underside of vehicle is totally solid,but would benefit from wire brushing and painting

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,785 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 11,783 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,779 miles

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

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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FX55 FZM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX55 FZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX55 FZM?

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What year was FX55 FZM registered?

FX55 FZM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is FX55 FZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 FZM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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