MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake lever and mirror mount bracket worn but locking mechanism to handlebar still present
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal missing
slight play in front suspension pivot.
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low possible lamp adjuster needs attention (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure headlamp cowling fixings need attention (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front tyre pressure low
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively engine/chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal missing
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX55 BKZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?
LX55 BKZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2005.
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