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LJ05 CVN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,387 mi
Last recorded22,387 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CVN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2012 22,387 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside engine mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,872 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,118 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 14,118 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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 CVN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

LJ05 CVN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is LJ05 CVN safe to buy?

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