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GX05 LHZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,388 mi
Last recorded27,388 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 15,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 7,497 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 7,497 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 6,308 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2017 6,308 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2016 1,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 1,706 miles

Front suspension bush slightly deteriorated.

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 1,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 650 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 LHZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

GX05 LHZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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