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GX05 LHE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,182 mi
Last recorded22,182 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LHE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 22,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 21,545 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering The battery can be seen from the hole and is hold in by the section that is defective. (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 20,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 20,149 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 20,149 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 19,521 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 19,521 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,388 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 17,648 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,888 miles

Front Tyre is feathering as it wears

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 14,024 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 11,768 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 11,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 10,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,207 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 10,193 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 LHE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

GX05 LHE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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