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LJ54 VVZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,461 mi
Last recorded28,461 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 VVZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 28,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,350 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Rear brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,740 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 25,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,140 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,983 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 VVZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ54 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

LJ54 VVZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ54 VVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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