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LX55 AXY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,631 mi
Last recorded26,631 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 AXY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 26,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,981 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 24,981 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 23,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,292 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 22,292 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,292 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 22,292 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 22,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,292 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 22,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,168 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 22,168 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,342 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,731 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 15,731 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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LX55 AXY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX55 AXY, 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 LX55 AXY registered?

LX55 AXY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is LX55 AXY safe to buy?

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