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LX05 FZR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,883 mi
Last recorded20,883 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 FZR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 19,045 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 19,045 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,357 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,861 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 31,084 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 30,908 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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LX05 FZR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX05 FZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 FZR registered?

LX05 FZR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LX05 FZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 FZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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