MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Front tyre valve starting to perished
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front tyre valve starting to perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GN05 BMU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 GN05 BMU, 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 BMU registered?
GN05 BMU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 2005.
Is GN05 BMU safe to buy?
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