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LJ05 TWU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,911 mi
Last recorded30,911 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 30,911 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 30,258 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Under foot plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 30,248 miles

Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Under foot plate (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Under foot plate corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Under foot plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 13,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 13,485 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 12,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 10,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,795 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 9,795 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 9,175 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 9,142 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 9,142 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 8,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 8,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 7,796 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 7,222 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 TWU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 TWU registered?

LJ05 TWU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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