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HF55 GGE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,510 mi
Last recorded23,510 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 GGE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 23,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,450 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 21,397 miles

Riders seat slightly loose Don't catch down (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,236 miles

Seat don't catch down.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,879 miles

Seat don't catch down

Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,396 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,191 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,785 miles

Central Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,395 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion front bush perished (2.3.8)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 17,392 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion front bush perished (2.3.8)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,992 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,554 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 13,331 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 12,283 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,435 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 10,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,602 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 9,602 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,195 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,080 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 6,080 miles

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

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 GGE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GGE, 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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HF55 GGE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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