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LJ05 PSX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,856 mi
Last recorded46,856 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PSX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,856 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 45,563 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 45,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,878 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 41,878 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 41,030 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 41,029 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,439 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,046 miles

exhaust leaking

oil eak on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,283 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 28,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,447 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 22,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,586 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 16,586 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 12,346 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,346 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,903 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 9,903 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 3,765 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 3,765 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 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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What year was LJ05 PSX registered?

LJ05 PSX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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