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HX05 OOY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,606 mi
Last recorded12,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 OOY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 12,606 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 11,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 11,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 11,777 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 9,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 6,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 5,329 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 4,794 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 4,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 4,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 3,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,449 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 3,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 3,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,279 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 3,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,206 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 3,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,782 miles

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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HX05 OOY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX05 OOY, 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 HX05 OOY registered?

HX05 OOY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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