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GX55 FGE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,149 mi
Last recorded19,149 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FGE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 19,149 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 19,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Direction indicator not working From and back (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 12,190 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,849 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 11,849 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 7,797 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 6,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 5,561 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 4,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 3,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 2,868 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 FGE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

GX55 FGE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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