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FJ05 GZO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,005 mi
Last recorded24,005 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 GZO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 24,005 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 22,455 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 22,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 21,372 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 21,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 18,639 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 18,639 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 14,590 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 14,590 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 12,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 11,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 11,715 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 11,715 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2014 10,092 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,092 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 7,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 3,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 3,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 3,125 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 3,125 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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FJ05 GZO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ05 GZO, 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 FJ05 GZO registered?

FJ05 GZO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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