MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 ()
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LJ05 OBC registered?
LJ05 OBC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 April 2005.
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