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LJ05 HWU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,697 mi
Last recorded30,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,697 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 30,697 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 28,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 28,744 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 24,901 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 21,814 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 21,814 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,726 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 HWU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

LJ05 HWU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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