MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ05 TXH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?
LJ05 TXH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 2005.
Is LJ05 TXH safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ05 TXH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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