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LJ05 WLW

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,605 mi
Last recorded9,605 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WLW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 9,605 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 9,605 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre heavy perishing but not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 8,689 miles

Rear Free play in engine mounts

Pass 21 Oct 2017 8,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 8,628 miles

Offside Rear indicator lamp cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2014 8,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 7,658 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 7,637 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 3,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 6,055 miles

Front 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 14 Sep 2010 3,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 1,347 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 WLW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

LJ05 WLW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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