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HX55 FYT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,368 mi
Last recorded44,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 FYT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 44,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly reduced damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight bind in drive system

swing arm - engine mount rubber soft and perished

Fail 5 Jun 2020 44,368 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly reduced damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight bind in drive system

swing arm - engine mount rubber soft and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,186 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 42,186 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded underneath (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,681 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underneath (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 41,681 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded underneath (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underneath (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,956 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 27,331 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,693 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 6,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 1,491 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 FYT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYT, 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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HX55 FYT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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