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LJ55 GHD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,393 mi
Last recorded23,393 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GHD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 23,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 22,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,837 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 19,043 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,827 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 18,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,425 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,291 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 17,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,978 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,977 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 GHD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJ55 GHD, 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 GHD registered?

LJ55 GHD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 GHD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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