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YN55 XDX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,427 mi
Last recorded26,427 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 XDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 26,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 25,552 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 25,552 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 25,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 20,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 18,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 15,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 18 May 2019 15,985 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear mudguard loose and fouling tyre (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 15,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,546 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 12,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,456 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 7,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 6,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,743 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 5,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 5,023 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 XDX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YN55 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

YN55 XDX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is YN55 XDX safe to buy?

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