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YX55 DXH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,723 mi
Last recorded23,723 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 DXH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 23,723 miles

Offside Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 23,613 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre stand (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 23,087 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 22,475 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack. (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2022 22,475 miles

All position lamps not working replaced 2 rear bulbs and re secured main fuse (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack. (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 21,177 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 21,173 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 19,494 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 19,038 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 18,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 16,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 1,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 14,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 8,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 6,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 7,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,382 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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YX55 DXH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc 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 YX55 DXH, 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 YX55 DXH registered?

YX55 DXH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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