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LJ55 KLE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,530 mi
Last recorded23,530 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 KLE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 23,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 23,530 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 21,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 18,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,492 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 61,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,291 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 61,288 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,456 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,135 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,886 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 39,886 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,035 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 24,035 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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 KLE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KLE, 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 KLE registered?

LJ55 KLE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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