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GK55 CGE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,643 mi
Last recorded46,643 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 CGE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front fender broken and short

Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 28,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,808 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 25,808 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,298 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,617 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 16,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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GK55 CGE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK55 CGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 CGE registered?

GK55 CGE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GK55 CGE safe to buy?

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