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LX54 HWT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,259 mi
Last recorded16,259 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 HWT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 16,259 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 15,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 14,425 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 12,996 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 12,996 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 10,545 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 10,545 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 8,949 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 8,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 8,288 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 8,283 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 4,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 2,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 1,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 1,151 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 1,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 1,113 miles

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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LX54 HWT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX54 HWT, 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 LX54 HWT registered?

LX54 HWT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is LX54 HWT safe to buy?

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