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GX05 FMO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,216 mi
Last recorded25,216 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FMO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 25,216 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 25,215 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 25,200 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,612 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 21,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,274 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 18,018 miles

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly

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

Fail 19 May 2014 18,018 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly

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

Pass 10 May 2011 15,638 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 15,638 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 14,361 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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GX05 FMO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX05 FMO, 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 GX05 FMO registered?

GX05 FMO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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