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SN55 CXW

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,000 mi
Last recorded7,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 CXW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 7,000 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 7,000 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,352 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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SN55 CXW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN55 CXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN55 CXW?

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What year was SN55 CXW registered?

SN55 CXW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is SN55 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 CXW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN55 CXW have outstanding finance?

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