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LJ05 EWL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,442 mi
Last recorded24,442 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EWL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 24,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 24,438 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))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,469 miles

Engine mounting bushes worn

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

Pass 21 May 2010 17,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,267 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 EWL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

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

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