MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
headlight beam pattern degraded
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?
Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ05 PVP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 PVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LJ05 PVP registered?
LJ05 PVP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 13 June 2005.
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