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GX55 GHO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GHO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 42,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,833 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 39,833 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,538 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 37,538 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested bulb blown (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,623 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective /damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 34,623 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm RHS worn +tyre flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective /damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,756 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 32,756 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,957 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired lense broken (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2017 30,957 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired lense broken (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,790 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 28,790 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre is unsuitable flat (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,126 miles

headlamp glass damaged.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 27,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

headlamp glass damaged.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 23,922 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,826 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,885 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 GHO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

GX55 GHO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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