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GT55 DEL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,575 mi
Last recorded43,575 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT55 DEL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 43,575 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 42,979 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 38,760 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 34,922 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 34,922 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,279 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 27,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 23,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,775 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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GT55 DEL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GT55 DEL, 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 GT55 DEL registered?

GT55 DEL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is GT55 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT55 DEL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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