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LK55 AWH

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,766 mi
Last recorded30,766 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 AWH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,766 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 30,677 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 19,006 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 19,004 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 16,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,783 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 12,783 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2009 9,722 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LK55 AWH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK55 AWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK55 AWH registered?

LK55 AWH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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