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LJ55 KJU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,314 mi
Last recorded21,314 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 KJU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,314 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 21,314 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 19,406 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,406 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 14,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,506 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 KJU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJU, 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 KJU registered?

LJ55 KJU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 KJU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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