MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear spring worn and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
rear wheel bearings slightly harsh
slight binding on front brake
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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LJ05 CBX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CBX, 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 LJ05 CBX registered?
LJ05 CBX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2005.
Is LJ05 CBX safe to buy?
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