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LJ55 KOB

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,577 mi
Last recorded10,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 KOB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 10,577 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 9,378 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 9,378 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 7,596 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 4,911 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 KOB is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

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

Is LJ55 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 KOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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