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LJ05 WNZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,826 mi
Last recorded5,826 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WNZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 5,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 5,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 5,519 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 5,289 miles

Front showing signs of perishing centre tread area

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 5,289 miles

Front showing signs of perishing centre tread area

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 5,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 5,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 4,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 4,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 4,835 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 4,835 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 4,835 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

no plate cracked

Pass 17 May 2013 4,835 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

number plate damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2012 4,834 miles

rear brake cable nearing end of useable range.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,804 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 4,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 4,745 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 4,745 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 WNZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

LJ05 WNZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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