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RX05 WJM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,704 mi
Last recorded26,704 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 WJM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 26,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower exhaust deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advised to change immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 24,403 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 24,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,098 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 23,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 18,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 15,902 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,137 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 13,042 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded airbox insecure (6.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 9,378 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,435 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 4,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,073 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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RX05 WJM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RX05 WJM, 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 RX05 WJM registered?

RX05 WJM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is RX05 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 WJM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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