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LJ54 YRN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,820 mi
Last recorded17,820 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YRN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 17,820 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 17,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 17,475 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 17,474 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,076 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 16,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,147 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,473 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 8,473 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 4,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 2,768 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 2,757 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 1,115 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 YRN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

LJ54 YRN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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