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LJ05 WLP

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,205 mi
Last recorded28,205 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WLP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 28,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,189 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 28,175 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,923 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 27,923 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 27,662 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,436 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,988 miles

The front tyre is close to the min tread depth limit.

The rear brake adjuster is close to its end travel.

The rear lamp lense is damaged.

The rear tyre has 2mm of tread depth.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 25,352 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

tyre pressures

Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,352 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

tyre pressures

Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,451 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 WLP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

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

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