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LJ05 PVT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

37,840 mi
Last recorded37,840 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 37,840 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 35,601 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 35,601 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 34,479 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 34,479 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 33,259 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 32,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,607 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 30,607 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 26,535 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 May 2018 26,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2017 24,252 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 21,284 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 21,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 18,852 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 15 May 2015 18,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,980 miles

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

exhaust is deteriorating

headlight lens is damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2014 16,980 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

exhaust is deteriorating

headlight lens is damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 15,520 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 15,520 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 13,740 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2012 13,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,196 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 11,196 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2010 8,795 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 8,452 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,362 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 PVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

LJ05 PVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 June 2005.

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