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GN05 ERY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,112 mi
Last recorded21,112 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 ERY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 21,112 miles

Air filter insecure

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front headlamp missing cover

Fail 17 Oct 2024 21,112 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Air filter insecure

Both tyres flat

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front headlamp missing cover

Pass 1 Aug 2023 19,353 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 19,353 miles

Front Brake component insecure Clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,340 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 19,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 18,711 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 18,697 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 15,512 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,717 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 8,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 8,912 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 7,097 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2014 7,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 6,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 4,150 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 3,233 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 2,391 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 ERY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

GN05 ERY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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