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LJ05 DYF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,656 mi
Last recorded7,656 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 7,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 7,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 7,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 7,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 6,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 6,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,162 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 6,162 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 5,660 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 5,610 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 5,610 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 755 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 DYF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

LJ05 DYF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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