MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ55 GKV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 GKV, 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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LJ55 GKV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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