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LJ55 GBX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,917 mi
Last recorded17,917 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 17,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,157 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 13,157 miles

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 aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake lever operation (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 13,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

engine mounts/swinging arm bushes worn

Fail 20 Oct 2016 13,157 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

engine mounts/swinging arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,156 miles

exhaust deterioating

Pass 25 Oct 2012 13,137 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,105 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 13,105 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 12,205 miles

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

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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LJ55 GBX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ55 GBX, 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 LJ55 GBX registered?

LJ55 GBX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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