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HX55 EPY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,653 mi
Last recorded57,653 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 EPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,653 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 57,231 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear suspension pivot (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,968 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 48,968 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013
Fail 7 Sep 2013 36,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise plug in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 32,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 31,851 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 27,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 22,703 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,059 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 19,059 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 13,354 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front 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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HX55 EPY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX55 EPY, 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 HX55 EPY registered?

HX55 EPY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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