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EU55 LHJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,406 mi
Last recorded28,406 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,406 miles

Front tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2024 28,393 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced lower frame/under floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,347 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 23,338 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 20,358 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 16,175 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 16,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 12,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010
Pass 11 Oct 2008 5,381 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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EU55 LHJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU55 LHJ, 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 EU55 LHJ registered?

EU55 LHJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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