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LX55 DDV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,819 mi
Last recorded4,819 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DDV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 4,819 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 4,656 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 4,385 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 3,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 2,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 1,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,719 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 27,565 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,480 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,557 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,268 miles

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

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 DDV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DDV, 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 DDV registered?

LX55 DDV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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