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LJ05 NUX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,255 mi
Last recorded37,255 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NUX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 37,255 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,092 miles

frame corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 37,072 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

frame corroded

Pass 13 May 2023 36,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 36,906 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 36,906 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,906 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 36,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,906 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,906 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 36,906 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,906 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,906 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,729 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 34,729 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,441 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 NUX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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