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LJ05 VLN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,741 mi
Last recorded24,741 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 24,741 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,741 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 24,741 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,504 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 24,504 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,547 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 18,547 miles

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

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 15,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 14,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 VLN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

LJ05 VLN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is LJ05 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 VLN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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