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LJ05 OBC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,054 mi
Last recorded39,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OBC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,903 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 34,903 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BROKEN (0.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,022 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 31,022 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel tank leaking Tap Insecure (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,578 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 26,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,218 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,382 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,152 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,202 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 OBC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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