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LJ05 BZT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,200 mi
Last recorded39,200 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BZT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,589 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,036 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 36,036 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 31,413 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 31,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 26,092 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 26,092 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 23,491 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 23,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 23,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,828 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 21,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 19,944 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 19,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 17,713 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,880 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 10,880 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

rear luggage compartment insecure

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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LJ05 BZT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LJ05 BZT, 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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LJ05 BZT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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