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LJ05 CXT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,995 mi
Last recorded34,995 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CXT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,995 miles

Rear Brake cable worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,807 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,490 miles

Exhaust is rusted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 34,490 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust is rusted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,994 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 33,994 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,905 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,623 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 33,615 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,388 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,151 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 30,151 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,310 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,426 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 24,426 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,756 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 21,756 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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 CXT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

LJ05 CXT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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