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GX55 FHP

2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,692 mi
Last recorded20,692 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FHP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 20,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,692 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 20,692 miles

Rear Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 20,692 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 20,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,450 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,291 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 17,290 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,286 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 7,987 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

exhaust silencer corrosion

rearview morrors missing

Fail 19 Jul 2013 7,976 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

exhaust silencer corrosion

rearview morrors missing

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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GX55 FHP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX55 FHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX55 FHP registered?

GX55 FHP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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