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GX55 FFT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,030 mi
Last recorded10,030 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 10,030 miles

Central Front Front mud guard slighty loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 9 Nov 2022 10,030 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Front mud guard slighty loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 9 Nov 2021 9,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 11,699 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 11,550 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,762 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,675 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2012 23,675 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 5,911 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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GX55 FFT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX55 FFT, 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 GX55 FFT registered?

GX55 FFT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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