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261 UXJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,494 mi
Last recorded24,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 UXJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,494 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 24,494 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,494 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 24,494 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,494 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,494 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 24,494 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,494 miles

front fork pivot pin has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2010 24,494 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front fork pivot pin has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,494 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,494 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,494 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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261 UXJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 261 UXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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261 UXJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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