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LF05 EJO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,513 mi
Last recorded59,513 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 EJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 59,513 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 59,513 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 59,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 59,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 58,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,287 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,518 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,517 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,781 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 19,781 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,772 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 10,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,599 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 EJO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EJO, 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 EJO registered?

LF05 EJO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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