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VX55 FFT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,163 mi
Last recorded13,163 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 FFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 13,163 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,166 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 12,166 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,031 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded binding slightley (3.1.5)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit .8mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2015 11,031 miles

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

Front Brake component is slightly corroded binding slightley (3.1.5)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit .8mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,841 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 9,841 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 8,690 miles

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

front mud guard damaged

number plate cracked.

rear brake lever damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2012 7,653 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 7,653 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 20 Oct 2011 6,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 6,759 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 5,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 5,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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VX55 FFT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX55 FFT, 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 VX55 FFT registered?

VX55 FFT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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