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WJ55 HVA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,290 mi
Last recorded14,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,290 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 14,286 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 14,220 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Belly pan area showing signs of rusting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 14,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket ?? exhaust pipe starting to rust too. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 13,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front mudguard mounting fractured.

Fuel pipe slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 11,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in side walls. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,256 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,534 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 7,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 6,885 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,109 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 4,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 3,217 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 HVA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

WJ55 HVA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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