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RX05 WKD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,314 mi
Last recorded23,314 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 WKD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 23,314 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 22,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 22,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 20,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,090 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess slight wear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2022 19,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak (oil filter)

Pass 16 Mar 2021 18,774 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 18,751 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,804 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,761 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 11,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,000 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 WKD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WKD, 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 WKD registered?

RX05 WKD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is RX05 WKD safe to buy?

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