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LJ05 SVX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,378 mi
Last recorded20,378 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 20,378 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake lever loose but can still be applied

Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,182 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 20,021 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 20,020 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 19,565 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,856 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,641 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,270 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,930 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,930 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 17,930 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2012 16,906 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 16,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,034 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,233 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 SVX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

LJ05 SVX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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