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LX55 BHO

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,650 mi
Last recorded21,650 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BHO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 21,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,447 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,989 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,309 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 17,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 17,326 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 15,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,328 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,687 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LX55 BHO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 BHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX55 BHO registered?

LX55 BHO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is LX55 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 BHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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