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YX05 JDU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,997 mi
Last recorded30,997 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 JDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 30,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 29,637 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 29,618 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake lever coming in to handlebar (1.1.2 (a))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 26,426 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,425 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,425 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013
Fail 25 Sep 2013 21,430 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 13,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,782 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 8,782 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 8,428 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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YX05 JDU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX05 JDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 JDU registered?

YX05 JDU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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