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LJ54 CMF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,041 mi
Last recorded41,041 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 CMF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,267 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,424 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 33,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,746 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 26,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,778 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,722 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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LJ54 CMF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CMF, 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

How do I check the history of LJ54 CMF?

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What year was LJ54 CMF registered?

LJ54 CMF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is LJ54 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ54 CMF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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