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LJ05 WWV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,325 mi
Last recorded7,325 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 7,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 7,325 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 7,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 7,179 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 7,179 miles

Fuel cap missing sealing washer (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 7,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 6,676 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 6,676 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 6,405 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 5,793 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 5,793 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,579 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 4,579 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,882 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 WWV 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 70.6%.

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 WWV, 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 WWV registered?

LJ05 WWV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is LJ05 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 WWV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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