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LX55 DGY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,826 mi
Last recorded19,826 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DGY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 18,539 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 18,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,987 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,987 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,060 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 23,060 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,127 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,127 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,069 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 DGY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

LX55 DGY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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