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LJ05 PRZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,010 mi
Last recorded18,010 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PRZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,820 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,120 miles

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

front tyre has uneven wear and perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 5,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,391 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ05 PRZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 PRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 PRZ registered?

LJ05 PRZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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