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LJ55 HFD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,984 mi
Last recorded6,984 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HFD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 6,984 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 47,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,066 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,552 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,048 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 HFD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

LJ55 HFD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LJ55 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 HFD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ55 HFD have outstanding finance?

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