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LX55 BGK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,409 mi
Last recorded13,409 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 13,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 9,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 8,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 5,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 36,191 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 36,193 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 33,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,099 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 27,094 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 25,802 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,781 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,107 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 BGK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

LX55 BGK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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