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LJ05 CXW

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,112 mi
Last recorded17,112 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CXW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 17,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 15,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 14,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 14,596 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 14,596 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 11,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 10,543 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 10,543 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)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 9,563 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 9,563 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,151 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 8,151 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,732 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 6,732 miles

Brake lever excessively chafed (3.2.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 11 May 2009 5,409 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 3,737 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 CXW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

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

Is LJ05 CXW safe to buy?

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