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GN05 NKJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,085 mi
Last recorded14,085 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 NKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,674 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,695 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 7,695 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 5,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 3,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 1,666 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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GN05 NKJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN05 NKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN05 NKJ registered?

GN05 NKJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is GN05 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 NKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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