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GN55 DSY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,860 mi
Last recorded14,860 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 DSY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 14,860 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 18,192 miles

BATTERY LOW STATE OF CHARGE

Fail 29 Mar 2025 18,192 miles

BATTERY LOW STATE OF CHARGE

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 14,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 14,065 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 14,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 13,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 12,755 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 12,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 8,980 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 8,980 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,696 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 7,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 6,942 miles

rear tyre on legal limit [130/70 12]

Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,916 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 5,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 4,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,234 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,874 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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GN55 DSY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GN55 DSY, 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 GN55 DSY registered?

GN55 DSY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is GN55 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 DSY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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