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LJ54 CKO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,264 mi
Last recorded29,264 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 CKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 28,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 28,780 miles

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 28,740 miles

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,608 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 28,608 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,314 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 28,307 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,093 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,148 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 26,148 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,500 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 20,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 13,618 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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LJ54 CKO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJ54 CKO, 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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LJ54 CKO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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