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LJ55 HDX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,856 mi
Last recorded2,856 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 2,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 2,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 2,824 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 2,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 2,543 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 2,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 1,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,639 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 25,639 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 23,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,263 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 20,258 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

rear brakes on max adjustment

Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,448 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 16,448 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 13,460 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 10,164 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 HDX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

LJ55 HDX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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