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LJ05 CCO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,936 mi
Last recorded35,936 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CCO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 35,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,858 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 33,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 32,482 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside center stand slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2022 30,751 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake stiff in operation but still reaches requirements for mot pass

Fail 14 May 2022 30,751 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake stiff in operation but still reaches requirements for mot pass

Pass 15 May 2021 28,967 miles

Main stand bent forward.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 18,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 27,910 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 27,910 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2016 26,621 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 26,621 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,807 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 24,807 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 21,598 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 21,598 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 18,687 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 14,204 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 13,795 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,561 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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LJ05 CCO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CCO, 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 CCO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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