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LF05 ATX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,652 mi
Last recorded35,652 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ATX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 35,652 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 35,652 miles

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 33,181 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 33,129 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 29,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,111 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 25,111 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 19,041 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,932 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 15,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,592 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 25,592 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,874 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,874 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,565 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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LF05 ATX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LF05 ATX, 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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LF05 ATX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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