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WJ55 FPK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,274 mi
Last recorded19,274 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 FPK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 18,703 miles

Central Lower Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 17,613 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 16,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 16,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,402 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 14,402 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 12,551 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 12,551 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,116 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 8,116 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 7,760 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,614 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 7,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 4,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 3,326 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 FPK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WJ55 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

WJ55 FPK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is WJ55 FPK safe to buy?

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