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WJ55 HVR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,708 mi
Last recorded7,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HVR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,708 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 3,038 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 3,038 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 1,610 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 1,019 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 1,019 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 836 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 836 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 5 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 HVR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

WJ55 HVR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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