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LJ54 CNE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

17,178 mi
Last recorded17,178 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 CNE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 17,178 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 17,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 16,508 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 16,508 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 14,284 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 12,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,967 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 7,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 5,821 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 5,821 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,295 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 4,295 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 3,126 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 2,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 1,349 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 1,349 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 CNE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CNE, 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 LJ54 CNE registered?

LJ54 CNE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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