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LJ55 HSC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,167 mi
Last recorded50,167 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HSC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,492 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,681 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 41,681 miles

Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 37,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,882 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 25,260 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,876 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,687 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2013 22,868 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,108 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 22,089 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 2,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,051 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 HSC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

LJ55 HSC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is LJ55 HSC safe to buy?

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