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HF55 GGK

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,345 mi
Last recorded11,345 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 GGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 11,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 11,345 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 11,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 10,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 10,445 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 10,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 10,349 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 10,256 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 10,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 9,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 8,478 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 8,478 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 8,063 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 8,063 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 6,675 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 6,675 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2009 4,778 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 GGK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF55 GGK registered?

HF55 GGK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is HF55 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 GGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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