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GL05 REG

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,268 mi
Last recorded16,268 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 REG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 16,268 miles

abs and mil light on

Fail 1 Sep 2025 16,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

abs and mil light on

Pass 30 Aug 2024 15,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml and abs light illuminated

Fail 30 Aug 2024 15,503 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml and abs light illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2023 13,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 11,677 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 8,829 miles

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

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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GL05 REG is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 GL05 REG, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL05 REG registered?

GL05 REG is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is GL05 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 REG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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