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LJ05 JYF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,120 mi
Last recorded31,120 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 JYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 31,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 27,483 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 27,483 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 25,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,697 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 17,722 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 JYF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

LJ05 JYF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is LJ05 JYF safe to buy?

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