MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?
Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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