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GN05 BKZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,327 mi
Last recorded17,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 BKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 17,327 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 16,015 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 16,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 16,006 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Brake lever pivot bolt insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap seal missing

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 15,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 15,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,055 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 14,397 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 14,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,464 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,843 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 6,792 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 6,792 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 6,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 5,562 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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GN05 BKZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN05 BKZ, 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 GN05 BKZ registered?

GN05 BKZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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