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FJ55 HFX

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,702 mi
Last recorded16,702 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 HFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 16,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 16,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 16,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 14,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 14,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 14,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,712 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,547 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 11,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 8,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 6,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 5,234 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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FJ55 HFX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 HFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FJ55 HFX registered?

FJ55 HFX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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