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LF05 ELH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,454 mi
Last recorded20,454 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ELH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 20,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 18,057 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 14,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2013 14,375 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 9,777 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 9,774 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,774 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,703 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 ELH 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 60%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

LF05 ELH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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