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LJ05 PXE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,890 mi
Last recorded15,890 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PXE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 15,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 1,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,576 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

change headlamp bulb for l c d.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 14,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber likely to become detached top fixing mounting bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastic side cover to floor board broken (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 14,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 12,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,104 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 10,104 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 6,401 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 6,244 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 PXE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

LJ05 PXE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 PXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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