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LJ05 UVO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,699 mi
Last recorded31,699 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UVO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 30,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,286 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,201 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 UVO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

LJ05 UVO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is LJ05 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 UVO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ05 UVO have outstanding finance?

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