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LJ05 DXV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,055 mi
Last recorded15,055 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,055 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,343 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 10,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 7,137 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2010 5,306 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 5,306 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,083 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 4,083 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,034 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 DXV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

LJ05 DXV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LJ05 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 DXV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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