CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ05 WLU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,631 mi
Last recorded23,631 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 23,631 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 23,611 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement detreriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body/frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

centre stand part sized

Pass 7 Feb 2024 21,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 15,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 14,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 11,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 8,358 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 8,358 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 8,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 8,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 8,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 7,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 7,494 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ05 WLU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ05 WLU?

You can check the full history of LJ05 WLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ05 WLU registered?

LJ05 WLU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is LJ05 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 WLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ05 WLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ05 WLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.