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GX55 GHV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,938 mi
Last recorded17,938 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 17,938 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 17,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 16,796 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 16,796 miles

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2019 16,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,807 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 14,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,366 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 13,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 8,111 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 6,642 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 1,242 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 1,200 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 1,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 1,081 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 GHV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

GX55 GHV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is GX55 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 GHV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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