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LJ55 KSX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,121 mi
Last recorded13,121 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 KSX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,121 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 13,120 miles

Central Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 13,096 miles

some movement in power train mountings.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 12,548 miles

rear brake slightly sticking

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,339 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 8,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,960 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 KSX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

LJ55 KSX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is LJ55 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 KSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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