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WJ55 HVT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,769 mi
Last recorded22,769 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 22,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 22,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 13,810 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 13,810 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play unable to test due to brake sticking on (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front valve cap missing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 12,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 8,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,075 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 HVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

WJ55 HVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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