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WJ55 FPF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,347 mi
Last recorded21,347 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 FPF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 21,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,348 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 20,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 18,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 11,421 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 9,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 14,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 13,784 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 12,623 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 10,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 9,246 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 8,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 4,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 4,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 3,361 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,209 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 3,209 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 2,310 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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WJ55 FPF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WJ55 FPF, 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 WJ55 FPF registered?

WJ55 FPF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is WJ55 FPF safe to buy?

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