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LJ55 HDZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,145 mi
Last recorded27,145 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,145 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,763 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

engine mounts worn

Fail 9 Aug 2014 26,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

OIL FILTER ROTTON!!!

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

engine mounts worn

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,014 miles

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

engine mountings worn

Fail 15 Jun 2013 24,014 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

engine mountings worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,628 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 22,628 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 20,594 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 20,594 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,085 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 13,710 miles

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,710 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 HDZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

LJ55 HDZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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