MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering Head Bearings are slightly notchy
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering Head Bearings are slightly notchy
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ05 HWL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?
LJ05 HWL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2005.
Is LJ05 HWL safe to buy?
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