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LJ05 CGV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,338 mi
Last recorded33,338 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,338 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,338 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,927 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 CGV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 CGV registered?

LJ05 CGV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is LJ05 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 CGV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ05 CGV have outstanding finance?

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