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LJ05 PLN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,861 mi
Last recorded26,861 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 26,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 26,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 25,823 miles

Rear Rear tyre under inflated

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,071 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 25,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 24,033 miles

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

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

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 22,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,615 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 20,615 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 18,214 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,214 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 10,654 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 10,654 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 8,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,568 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 PLN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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