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GN05 WUG

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,285 mi
Last recorded4,285 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 WUG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 4,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 3,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 3,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 3,461 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 3,400 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 3,400 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 3,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 3,268 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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 WUG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

GN05 WUG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is GN05 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 WUG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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