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LJ05 NUV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,032 mi
Last recorded42,032 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NUV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 42,032 miles

rear brake lever damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2026 42,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake lever damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2020 12,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake arm (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 12,335 miles

Central Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure centre stand pivot locking device missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 11,250 miles

Rear suspension travel stiff

Fail 15 Jan 2019 11,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension travel stiff

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 NUV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 NUV registered?

LJ05 NUV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is LJ05 NUV safe to buy?

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