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LJ05 NVM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,109 mi
Last recorded29,109 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NVM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 29,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 29,109 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 250mm by 200mm hole in underside near engine mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 29,109 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 29,109 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 28,267 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 25,437 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 25,437 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,206 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 22,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 19,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,693 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 16,693 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,281 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 14,281 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,347 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,216 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,618 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,000 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 11,437 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 1,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,746 miles

Front 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 NVM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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