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LX55 AYL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,150 mi
Last recorded48,150 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 AYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 48,150 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 48,150 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,280 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,603 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,013 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 34,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 29,571 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,031 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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LX55 AYL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYL, 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 LX55 AYL registered?

LX55 AYL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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