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LJ05 CBU

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,311 mi
Last recorded31,311 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CBU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,311 miles

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

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 43,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 34,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 30,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 21,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 20,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,693 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,693 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,693 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,555 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 20,552 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 2,753 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 2,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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 CBU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBU, 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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What year was LJ05 CBU registered?

LJ05 CBU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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