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LJ05 WKY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,516 mi
Last recorded39,516 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 36,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 32,705 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 32,701 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 26,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 18,612 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2016 17,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 16,987 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 15,966 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 15,966 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 14,355 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,596 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WKY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

LJ05 WKY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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