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LJ54 YTH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,306 mi
Last recorded36,306 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YTH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,306 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 34,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,414 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 29,411 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,613 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 27,613 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,523 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 15,523 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,585 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 YTH 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 82.4%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

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

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