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LJ05 WLE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,518 mi
Last recorded28,518 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WLE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,518 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2022 28,503 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 16,614 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 10,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,212 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 8,212 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 5,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 5,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 5,730 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 5,730 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 5,335 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 5,335 miles

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.

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 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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What year was LJ05 WLE registered?

LJ05 WLE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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