MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?
Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ55 GVC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 GVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LJ55 GVC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 18 October 2005.
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