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LJ05 CVP

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,854 mi
Last recorded41,854 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 41,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 8,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,206 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,782 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2012 7,766 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,563 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,283 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,724 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 CVP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CVP, 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 CVP registered?

LJ05 CVP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 CVP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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