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LJ05 CYA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

22,905 mi
Last recorded22,905 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CYA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 22,905 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear shoes close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,700 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Apr 2024 21,700 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Apr 2024 21,699 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no rear number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 21,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Engine bushes slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 21,456 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock No steering stops l/h or r/h (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear protection bar loose but not insecue

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Engine bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,262 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 21,262 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 20,952 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,916 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 20,916 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,959 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Jun 2010 8,959 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2009 13,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,096 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 11,089 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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 CYA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CYA, 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 CYA registered?

LJ05 CYA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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