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LJ05 WMA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,168 mi
Last recorded41,168 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,096 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,096 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,645 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,389 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 27,690 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,931 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,154 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 WMA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA registered?

LJ05 WMA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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