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LJ05 CZN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,082 mi
Last recorded50,082 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CZN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,082 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,005 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 29,187 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 29,187 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 22,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,186 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 17,186 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,186 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 17,186 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,186 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 17,186 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,177 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 17,177 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

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 CZN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CZN, 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 CZN registered?

LJ05 CZN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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