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LJ05 UVT

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,923 mi
Last recorded46,923 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,923 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 34,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,146 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 18,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,993 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 16,990 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,942 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,239 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,932 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ05 UVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 UVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 UVT registered?

LJ05 UVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is LJ05 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 UVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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