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LF05 BWJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,233 mi
Last recorded35,233 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,075 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,087 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,984 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,525 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 22,525 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,823 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 BWJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LF05 BWJ, 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 LF05 BWJ registered?

LF05 BWJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is LF05 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 BWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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