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KE55 FYD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,433 mi
Last recorded16,433 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 FYD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 16,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 15,797 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 15,794 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 15,784 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced left hand side near rear arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,840 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 12,840 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,318 miles

Front tyre worn

Pass 10 May 2012 8,234 miles

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

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

advise adjust rear brake cable

Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,202 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 8,191 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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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KE55 FYD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KE55 FYD, 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 KE55 FYD registered?

KE55 FYD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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