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LJ05 DYS

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,638 mi
Last recorded35,638 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DYS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,638 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,776 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 29,478 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 29,478 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 21,649 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Feb 2009 11,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,820 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 DYS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

LJ05 DYS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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