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WA05 LJE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,955 mi
Last recorded5,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 LJE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 5,955 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 5,953 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 5,912 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 5,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 5,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 5,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 4,848 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 4,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 3,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 2,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 2,366 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 1,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 1,311 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 1,061 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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WA05 LJE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA05 LJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA05 LJE registered?

WA05 LJE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is WA05 LJE safe to buy?

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