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HW55 CVY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,438 mi
Last recorded17,438 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 17,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 16,583 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,456 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2015 16,436 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2014 15,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 15,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 14,663 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,094 miles

Battery lid not fixed correctly

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate has been cut down

Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,029 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 12,029 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,029 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 12,029 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,269 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery cover missing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 12,029 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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HW55 CVY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HW55 CVY, 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 HW55 CVY registered?

HW55 CVY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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