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LJ05 TWY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,393 mi
Last recorded37,393 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 37,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 33,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 31,884 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 30,297 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 28,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 24,864 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,517 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 23,517 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,182 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 22,182 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 18,129 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,690 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 TWY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

LJ05 TWY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is LJ05 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 TWY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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