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LJ55 GVC

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,014 mi
Last recorded57,014 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,014 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 57,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,181 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 54,181 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 51,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 51,405 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 51,405 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,365 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 51,365 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,829 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 50,829 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,575 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,651 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,712 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,276 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,764 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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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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