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LJ05 PYG

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,805 mi
Last recorded18,805 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PYG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 18,805 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 18,737 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 18,737 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 18,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,641 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,394 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,743 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 17,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,396 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 14,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,158 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 11,158 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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 PYG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

LJ05 PYG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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