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GX55 GJY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,731 mi
Last recorded29,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GJY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,694 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 18,694 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,793 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,488 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,208 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 GJY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for GX55 GJY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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