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LJ55 LJY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,980 mi
Last recorded28,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 LJY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 28,980 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 28,980 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 26,546 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 26,492 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 21,628 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,552 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 19,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 18,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 17,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 13,774 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 9,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 Oct 2011 9,898 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,329 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,790 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 LJY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

LJ55 LJY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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