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LJ05 WKX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,049 mi
Last recorded32,049 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WKX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,049 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 12,925 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,925 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 12,925 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,970 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 10,970 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 3,024 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 3,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 2,745 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 WKX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

LJ05 WKX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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