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LJ55 HZH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,710 mi
Last recorded14,710 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HZH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 14,710 miles

some body panels damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2025 13,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,656 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 8,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,872 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,695 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 4,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,838 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 HZH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ55 HZH?

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What year was LJ55 HZH registered?

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

Is LJ55 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 HZH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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