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WJ55 LZN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

22,095 mi
Last recorded22,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 LZN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 22,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 21,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 19,308 miles

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

Front head race bearings notchy

Pass 25 Nov 2022 15,971 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 13,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 11,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 11,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 11,345 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Front break (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 9,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 5,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 5,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Clutch leaver lock nut lose (6.2.1h)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Speedo drive lose (6.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 4,189 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 2,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 1,306 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,566 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 26,566 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,122 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 22,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,340 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 21,340 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 16,793 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,422 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 11,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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WJ55 LZN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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 WJ55 LZN, 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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WJ55 LZN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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