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LJ05 EWP

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EWP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022

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

Fail 11 May 2022 34,899 miles

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

Engine Management Light Remains On

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 34,899 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2021 32,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 36,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake lever bent slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,968 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,736 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine mounts have slight free play.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 30,714 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine mounts have slight free play.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,368 miles

split in rear tyre,engine mounts worn.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,201 miles

rear damper effect shows rear damper will need replacing soon

Fail 9 Apr 2009 23,076 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear damper effect shows rear damper will need replacing soon

Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,987 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 EWP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

LJ05 EWP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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