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HW55 CWF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,869 mi
Last recorded31,869 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CWF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 31,869 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half throttle (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 21,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half throttle (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 20,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 17,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 12,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 11,622 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,296 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

slight play in front engine bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,666 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Slight play in front engine bushes

Pass 11 May 2012 10,341 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,766 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 9,766 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 5,412 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 5,412 miles

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

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

Rear 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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HW55 CWF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CWF, 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 CWF registered?

HW55 CWF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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