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LJ05 SVO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,613 mi
Last recorded30,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SVO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 30,613 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,948 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 29,948 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,934 miles

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

Lower engine mount bushes deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,718 miles

Engine mount bushes deteriorated resulting slight movement

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,862 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 6,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,765 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 SVO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

LJ05 SVO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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