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LX55 BLK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,449 mi
Last recorded23,449 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BLK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 23,449 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 10,985 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 21,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,015 miles

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 13,298 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 3,286 miles

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,239 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 BLK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BLK, 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 BLK registered?

LX55 BLK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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