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LJ05 CWN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,613 mi
Last recorded50,613 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CWN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 46,546 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,620 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,049 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 39,049 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,570 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,492 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 27,492 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 22,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,730 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 CWN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

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

Is LJ05 CWN safe to buy?

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