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GX54 FYN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,369 mi
Last recorded36,369 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 FYN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 33,238 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 33,159 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 32,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 27,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,801 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 26,801 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,479 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 24,479 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 19,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,239 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 18,239 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,618 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 15,618 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,293 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 12,293 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 9,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,628 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 5,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 1,256 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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GX54 FYN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX54 FYN, 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 GX54 FYN registered?

GX54 FYN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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