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LJ05 WNW

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,313 mi
Last recorded17,313 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 17,313 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 17,313 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 17,864 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 18,502 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 17,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 16,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 16,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 12,578 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 12,578 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 9,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,909 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,595 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 8,590 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2010 1,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 1,557 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 WNW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

LJ05 WNW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is LJ05 WNW safe to buy?

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