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GX05 FMC

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,643 mi
Last recorded42,643 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FMC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,643 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,849 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 37,844 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black and white (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting bolt too long, rubbing on side of wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2024 34,695 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 31,340 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 22,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 20,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 14,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,489 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 7,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 7,548 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 7,007 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 7,007 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,339 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,913 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,212 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 4,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 4,098 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?

Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 143
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
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GX05 FMC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 18,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa GT 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 FMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX05 FMC registered?

GX05 FMC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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