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YN55 PVL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,954 mi
Last recorded29,954 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 PVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 29,954 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 28,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 27,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 25,979 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 25,979 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount

Pass 13 May 2017 25,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 24,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 22,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,351 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,153 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,605 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,605 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,569 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,381 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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YN55 PVL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YN55 PVL, 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 YN55 PVL registered?

YN55 PVL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is YN55 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 PVL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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