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RX54 RYR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,088 mi
Last recorded6,088 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 RYR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 6,088 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 2,904 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 2,904 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 13,107 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 10,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 10,742 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 10,742 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,977 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

oil leak at rear of engine area

Fail 3 Sep 2013 15,923 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight travel in rear brake pedal

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,290 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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RX54 RYR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX54 RYR, 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 RX54 RYR registered?

RX54 RYR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is RX54 RYR safe to buy?

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