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LJ05 CYU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

43,066 mi
Last recorded43,066 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 43,064 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2019 40,452 miles

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))

Fail 24 May 2019 40,452 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2018 38,127 miles

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

main stand worn

Fail 17 May 2018 38,127 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 36,287 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 36,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2016 34,287 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 34,287 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 32,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,102 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 29,995 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 29,995 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 29,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,716 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 24,716 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,692 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 19,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,513 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 14,513 miles

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.

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 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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LJ05 CYU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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