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LJ55 GLZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,447 mi
Last recorded35,447 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GLZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 35,447 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,447 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 34,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 13,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,375 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 GLZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

LJ55 GLZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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