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GN05 BMU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 BMU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,415 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 82,415 miles

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,997 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 79,771 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 79,731 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 9,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,672 miles

Front tyre valve starting to perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,367 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 70,366 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,288 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,130 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,131 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,914 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,862 miles

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 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?

The MOT history for GN05 BMU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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