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GN05 PZB

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,261 mi
Last recorded14,261 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 PZB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,261 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 11,889 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 11,189 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 11,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,416 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 8,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 6,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,927 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 4,913 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 PZB is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZB, 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

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What year was GN05 PZB registered?

GN05 PZB is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is GN05 PZB safe to buy?

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