MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear tyre under inflated
Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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))
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)
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)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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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What year was LJ05 PLN registered?
LJ05 PLN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 2005.
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