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LJ55 UKC

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,852 mi
Last recorded41,852 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 UKC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,114 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear tyre one side worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,906 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,669 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 25,669 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 21,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,515 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 9,338 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 7,601 miles

2 stroke spillage

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,601 miles

2 stroke spillage

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,636 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 UKC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

LJ55 UKC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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