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LJ54 YOT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

19,848 mi
Last recorded19,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YOT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 19,848 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 19,848 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2025 19,159 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 18,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 17,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,399 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 15,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 14,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 12,833 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,382 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,105 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,840 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 10,833 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,409 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 9,179 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 9,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,159 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,125 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 YOT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

LJ54 YOT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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