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RX55 NVF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,305 mi
Last recorded29,305 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NVF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 29,305 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 28,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 27,771 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,175 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Melted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 25,732 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Oil Leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 22,827 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear fender slightly loose

Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 19,221 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,985 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 5,095 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 14,062 miles

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

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RX55 NVF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RX55 NVF, 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 RX55 NVF registered?

RX55 NVF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is RX55 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 NVF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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