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LJ54 LZM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,148 mi
Last recorded22,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 LZM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 22,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 22,148 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,767 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 19,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 15,168 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 15,000 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Outer Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 12,167 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 12,167 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 9,598 miles

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

front mudguard broken

Pass 7 Jul 2014 8,514 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 8,016 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 4,631 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 4,631 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 4,319 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 2,658 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 LZM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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