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LJ55 HZE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,975 mi
Last recorded11,975 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HZE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 11,975 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 11,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 10,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 9,870 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 9,870 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 9,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,562 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 7,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 6,774 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 6,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 5,908 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 11,708 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2014 5,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 5,270 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 3,987 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 2,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 2,237 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 1,486 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 HZE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

LJ55 HZE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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