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GN05 XML

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,390 mi
Last recorded23,390 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 XML
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 23,390 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 23,390 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front tyre fitted in wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Both tyre pressures very low 12psi rear, 15psi front.

Pass 17 May 2025 21,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 20,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 19,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 17,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,358 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 15,358 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 14,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 13,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads cannot be inspected satisfactorily by design (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2014 12,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 11,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,371 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 9,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,874 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 XML is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XML, 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 XML registered?

GN05 XML is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is GN05 XML safe to buy?

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