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YX05 KWK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,096 mi
Last recorded50,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 KWK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 50,096 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 49,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,867 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 48,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,400 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 47,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 45,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,721 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 43,721 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 25,197 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 23,627 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Inner Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 21,591 miles

Inner Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,591 miles

Inner Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 19,436 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,075 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,174 miles

rear number plate background overshadowed with picture but does not prevent proper interpretation of the registration number

Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,596 miles

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

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 KWK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KWK, 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 YX05 KWK registered?

YX05 KWK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is YX05 KWK safe to buy?

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