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LJ55 OFO

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,793 mi
Last recorded31,793 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OFO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 31,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 25,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,756 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,428 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,406 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,397 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,536 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 9,963 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 9,963 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 7,026 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ55 OFO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 OFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ55 OFO registered?

LJ55 OFO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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