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LJ05 EWF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Turquoise Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,699 mi
Last recorded20,699 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EWF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 20,699 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 20,692 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 20,692 miles

Front Tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Jul 2020 20,692 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 19,986 miles

Suspension has slightly inadequate damping effect.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 16,533 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 16,533 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,099 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 4,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 4,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,458 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 4,421 miles

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

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 EWF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Turquoise with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 EWF registered?

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

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