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GN55 HZL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 HZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 49,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,299 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 46,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 36,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 19,068 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 19,068 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,667 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 9,667 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,568 miles

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,299 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 5,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 5,171 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 HZL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 GN55 HZL, 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 GN55 HZL registered?

GN55 HZL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is GN55 HZL safe to buy?

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