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LF05 HTT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,616 mi
Last recorded27,616 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 HTT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 27,616 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 27,616 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,598 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 27,598 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working osf lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 27,296 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 26,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 25,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,978 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 16,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,355 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,987 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 HTT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTT, 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 HTT registered?

LF05 HTT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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