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LX55 AYV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,600 mi
Last recorded36,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 AYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,305 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,476 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 20,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 20,380 miles

slight oil leak nearside/2 stroke

Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,150 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 18,149 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,984 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 12,970 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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 AYV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red 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 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 AYV, 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 AYV registered?

LX55 AYV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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