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LJ54 ZLE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,576 mi
Last recorded19,576 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ZLE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 19,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Directional arrow facing backwards (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 18,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also directional arrow facing backwards. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 18,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 17,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 15,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 15,366 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated very thin (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 14,699 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 14,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 13,550 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 13,550 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,550 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 ZLE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

LJ54 ZLE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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