MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
main stand worn
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
main stand worn
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
low air presure in rear tyre
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ05 CYU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 CYU, 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 CYU registered?
LJ05 CYU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 2005.
Is LJ05 CYU safe to buy?
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