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LJ05 EVF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,334 mi
Last recorded16,334 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EVF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 16,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 8,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 8,010 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 155 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,268 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,827 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,586 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,585 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged surface cracks (4.1.2c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,805 miles

high idle revolution

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear indicator lamp cracked / damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,080 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,270 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,252 miles

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

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 EVF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

LJ05 EVF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 EVF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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