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LJ05 ZMO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

7,019 mi
Last recorded7,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ZMO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 7,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 7,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 6,991 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 6,912 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 6,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 6,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 6,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,111 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 6,085 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 5,892 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 5,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 5,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,061 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,690 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,929 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 3,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 2,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 2,421 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 ZMO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

LJ05 ZMO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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