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LJ05 WXW

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,490 mi
Last recorded17,490 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WXW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 17,490 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 15,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 14,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 35,766 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 13,948 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 11,792 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 6,043 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 6,043 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 5,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 5,769 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 5,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,453 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 3,453 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 May 2010 2,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 1,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 995 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 WXW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 WXW registered?

LJ05 WXW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 WXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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