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LJ05 BZR

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,859 mi
Last recorded26,859 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BZR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 26,859 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 26,859 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,769 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 20,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 20,694 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,993 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 8,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 7,491 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 7,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 7,460 miles

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

front tyre slight out shape & perished

Pass 20 May 2008 7,343 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 7,343 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 125?

Based on 8,435 MOT tests across 932 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
1,781
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 330
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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LJ05 BZR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,008 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 GT 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 BZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 BZR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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