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LK05 NMF

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,620 mi
Last recorded28,620 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 NMF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 28,620 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 28,477 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 28,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 26,859 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 26,859 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,214 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 26,214 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,109 miles

Nearside Front Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 23,659 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 May 2011 20,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,490 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 13,490 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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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LK05 NMF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK05 NMF, 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 LK05 NMF registered?

LK05 NMF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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