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LJ05 CCY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,460 mi
Last recorded40,460 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 40,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 39,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,214 miles

Lower belly pan rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2023 35,214 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower belly pan rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2022 34,657 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,114 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,709 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 32,709 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,954 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

n/s grip has partial movement

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,551 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 CCY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CCY, 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 CCY registered?

LJ05 CCY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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