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LJ55 GJF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,026 mi
Last recorded34,026 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GJF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,026 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,029 miles

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

rear brake cable adjuster nut seized

Fail 23 Jan 2014 33,029 miles

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

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

rear brake cable adjuster nut seized

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,961 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 31,688 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 May 2011 31,688 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,795 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 20,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 20,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,631 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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 GJF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GJF, 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 GJF registered?

LJ55 GJF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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