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LJ55 HZS

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,009 mi
Last recorded37,009 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HZS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 37,009 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded riders seat hindge (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure repaired split mudguard (6.1.1c)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 33,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 33,290 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2015 28,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,853 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,367 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 16,367 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,330 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 12,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 8,140 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,925 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 6,925 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,548 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 HZS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple 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 HZS, 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 HZS registered?

LJ55 HZS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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