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LJ05 CFO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,997 mi
Last recorded21,997 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CFO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,025 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,580 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 20,580 miles

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,651 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,766 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,395 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 15,371 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear brakes noisey

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 CFO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CFO, 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 CFO registered?

LJ05 CFO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 CFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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