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LX05 HMG

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HMG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 71,961 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 71,031 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,991 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 67,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,981 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,978 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,061 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,617 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,617 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 9,527 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 9,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 4,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,888 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,209 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LX05 HMG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 HMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX05 HMG registered?

LX05 HMG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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