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LJ55 VUW

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,376 mi
Last recorded24,376 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 23,592 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 20,738 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 20,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 18,145 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 15,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 12,668 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 VUW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

LJ55 VUW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is LJ55 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 VUW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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