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LJ05 ZNX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,398 mi
Last recorded30,398 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ZNX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 30,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 29,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 27,668 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 26,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,499 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 23,147 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 21,974 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 21,794 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2017 21,778 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front brake slightly creeps under load

Front tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,432 miles

60% of stoplamp visible

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Bellypan (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,432 miles

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated Engine mounts (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

60% of stoplamp visible

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Bellypan (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,265 miles

slight corrosion on bellypan.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,876 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 ZNX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

LJ05 ZNX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 ZNX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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