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LJ54 ZLN

2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,561 mi
Last recorded27,561 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET49,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ZLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,060 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,668 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 26,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,799 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 24,662 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,259 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 23,259 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 23,259 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,621 miles

rear mudguard insecure + air filter bolts missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 19,621 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,540 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 13,400 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,207 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LJ54 ZLN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 9,751 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ54 ZLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ54 ZLN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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