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LJ05 HWK

2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,304 mi
Last recorded15,304 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET49,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HWK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,304 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 15,304 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011
Pass 12 May 2010 10,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,253 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LJ05 HWK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 9,751 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 HWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ05 HWK registered?

LJ05 HWK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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