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LJ55 GFE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

17,141 mi
Last recorded17,141 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 17,141 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 17,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,141 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 17,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 17,141 miles

Rear bad wear on rear tyre due to under inflation (Maybe leaking on wheel)

Pass 16 Sep 2022 17,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,133 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 17,133 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 17,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,887 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 15,887 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 13,431 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,962 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 11,962 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,946 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 11,946 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 5 Jun 2010 5,392 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,700 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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LJ55 GFE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

LJ55 GFE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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