MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear brake cable adjuster nut seized
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
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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.
Is LJ55 GJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ55 GJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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