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LX55 BOF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,590 mi
Last recorded22,590 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BOF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 22,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 22,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 22,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 22,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 21,994 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 21,061 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,493 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 20,493 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,594 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 18,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,989 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 14,271 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,271 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,918 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 BOF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOF, 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 BOF registered?

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

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