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LJ05 OAZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,984 mi
Last recorded26,984 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OAZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,984 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 26,978 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 26,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 26,978 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 26,978 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 26,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 26,974 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 26,968 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 26,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,950 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,923 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,887 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 26,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 25,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 22,785 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 22,785 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 19,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 15,405 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,892 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 OAZ 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 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 OAZ, 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 OAZ registered?

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

Is LJ05 OAZ safe to buy?

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