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LJ55 HDY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,553 mi
Last recorded31,553 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HDY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 31,553 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 27,745 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,991 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,873 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 24,873 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 19,970 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,853 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 15,104 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 11,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 2,228 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 HDY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

LJ55 HDY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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