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LX55 DGF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,576 mi
Last recorded15,576 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 15,576 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 15,483 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 13,938 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front shock spring corroded

rear shock corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 13,875 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front shock spring corroded

rear shock corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 12,338 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 12,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust full of holes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective fuel cap seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light affecting indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced main stand insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 10,308 miles

Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2017 8,646 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 8,646 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 7,463 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 6,221 miles

Front Uneven wear of front tyre,new front tyre recommended

Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,974 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 3,539 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 3,539 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 2,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,684 miles

front tyre bead rim slightly leaking air.

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 DGF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DGF, 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 DGF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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