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LJ05 PUX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,098 mi
Last recorded18,098 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PUX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,098 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 31,080 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 27,647 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 25,047 miles

front brake pads rusty

Pass 21 May 2012 22,840 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 22,840 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,334 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,334 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 May 2010 19,431 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 6,127 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,127 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 PUX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

LJ05 PUX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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