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HF55 GDX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,774 mi
Last recorded14,774 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 GDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,774 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 14,774 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,312 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 10,298 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 8,177 miles

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

front tyre worn unevan

Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,252 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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HF55 GDX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF55 GDX, 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 HF55 GDX registered?

HF55 GDX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is HF55 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 GDX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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