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GN55 ENF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,327 mi
Last recorded58,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ENF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 58,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested No dip or high beam (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Broken and delaminating (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns out position (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Wheel loose (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Stiff and stay open when released (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Light fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,123 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Needs nipping up (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 58,115 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No working headlamp unable to test beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake light not working when front lever is operated (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Needs nipping up (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,613 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 45,613 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,561 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,636 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 38,404 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 38,403 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,496 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 31,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 3,765 miles

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

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 ENF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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