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GX05 GFJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,255 mi
Last recorded11,255 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 5011,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 GFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 11,255 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 11,255 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 11,255 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 11,255 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,255 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 11,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 11,255 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 9,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,673 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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GX05 GFJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,255 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX05 GFJ registered?

GX05 GFJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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