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LK55 ELW

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,944 mi
Last recorded15,944 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 ELW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 15,944 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Rear brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Seat lock inoperative.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 15,944 miles

All direction indicators not working All. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not load rnough to be heard by other road users. (7.7 (c))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Rear brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Seat lock inoperative.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 15,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 15,944 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 15,944 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,944 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 15,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,276 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,599 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 11,592 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 10,222 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,222 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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LK55 ELW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LK55 ELW, 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 LK55 ELW registered?

LK55 ELW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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