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LJ05 NUH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,008 mi
Last recorded12,008 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NUH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,008 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 12,008 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 12,008 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,193 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 6,947 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 6,947 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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 NUH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUH, 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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LJ05 NUH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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