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LJ05 NMY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,860 mi
Last recorded47,860 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NMY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 47,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 46,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 46,774 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 45,138 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,776 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 41,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 30,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,447 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 17,700 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 15,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 11,928 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,244 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 9,243 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,205 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 NMY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

LJ05 NMY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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