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YX55 DXP

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,568 mi
Last recorded45,568 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 DXP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 45,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 44,070 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 43,062 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 43,053 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 41,852 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 41,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 39,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 26,483 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 26,483 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 17,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 11,155 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 6,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 6,787 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 5,986 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 5,986 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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YX55 DXP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX55 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

YX55 DXP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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