MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
exhaust leaking
oil eak on engine
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
engine is over filled of oil
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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 PSX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 PSX, 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 PSX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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