MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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LJ05 WLE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc 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 WLE, 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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LJ05 WLE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2005.
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