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LX55 BKV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,665 mi
Last recorded23,665 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BKV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 23,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 23,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 23,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 23,269 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 23,269 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 23,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 23,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 23,269 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 23,269 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,269 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 23,269 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 23,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 20,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,905 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,657 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 13,657 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,896 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 BKV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BKV, 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 BKV registered?

LX55 BKV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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