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HF55 GFA

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,432 mi
Last recorded2,432 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 GFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 2,432 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 2,432 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 2,107 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 2,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 1,753 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 1,753 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 1,709 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 1,709 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 1,018 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 1,018 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 848 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2010 699 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 564 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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HF55 GFA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF55 GFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF55 GFA registered?

HF55 GFA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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