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WJ55 FXH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,566 mi
Last recorded5,566 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 FXH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 5,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 4,743 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 3,831 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 3,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 3,470 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 3,470 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded floor (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mount and trailing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

tyre pressures low

Pass 15 Sep 2016 3,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 2,774 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 2,774 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 17 May 2013 2,545 miles

front tyre perrished and cracking

Pass 22 May 2012 2,490 miles

Front tyre perrished and cracking

Pass 17 May 2011 2,158 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 2,158 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2010 2,053 miles

Rear tyre wearing slightly low

Throttle sticking slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,720 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 FXH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ55 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

WJ55 FXH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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