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LX55 BMZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,803 mi
Last recorded54,803 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BMZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 54,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle plastics damaged but not likely to become insecure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 54,803 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle plastics damaged but not likely to become insecure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,641 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,317 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded fioor pan (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,626 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 49,626 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 49,615 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,096 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,933 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 13,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,805 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 39,805 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 3,363 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 BMZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BMZ, 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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LX55 BMZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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