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LF55 XAT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,400 mi
Last recorded44,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 XAT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,400 miles

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

battery tray corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 42,946 miles

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

under body/battery box corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2024 41,116 miles

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

under body corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2023

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under body rusted and in poor condition.

Pass 27 May 2022 38,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,248 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 32,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 26,374 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,796 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 37,796 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,060 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,359 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,978 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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LF55 XAT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LF55 XAT, 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 LF55 XAT registered?

LF55 XAT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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