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GN05 BPE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,940 mi
Last recorded3,940 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 BPE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 3,940 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 3,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 1,251 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 BPE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BPE, 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

How do I check the history of GN05 BPE?

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What year was GN05 BPE registered?

GN05 BPE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is GN05 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 BPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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