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LJ55 HRZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,225 mi
Last recorded27,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HRZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,225 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 27,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,224 miles

LEFT HAND MIRROR MISSING.

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

Oil leak

Rear Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 21,334 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

LEFT HAND MIRROR MISSING.

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

Oil leak

Rear Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,853 miles

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

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

dent to front panel

no left mirror

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,615 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 16,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 16,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,795 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,346 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 11,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 7,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 7,363 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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 HRZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

LJ55 HRZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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