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WK55 AWW

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

32,242 mi
Last recorded32,242 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 AWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 32,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 28,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 28,600 miles

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

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,145 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 28,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 27,285 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 27,285 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,669 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 25,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 25,623 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 24,204 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 May 2017 24,172 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,021 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,027 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 21,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 9,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,377 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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WK55 AWW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK55 AWW, 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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WK55 AWW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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