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LJ05 PHK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,172 mi
Last recorded33,172 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 27,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,809 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 22,809 miles

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 1,442 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,020 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 PHK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

LJ05 PHK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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