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LJ05 CAO

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,251 mi
Last recorded9,251 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CAO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 9,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 9,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 8,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 8,641 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 8,377 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 8,060 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 8,060 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 4,086 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 4,086 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 1,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 1,286 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ05 CAO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 CAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 CAO registered?

LJ05 CAO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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