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LJ05 TPX

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,305 mi
Last recorded19,305 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TPX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 19,305 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,305 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,181 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,551 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?

Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 143
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
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LJ05 TPX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 18,472 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 TPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 TPX registered?

LJ05 TPX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LJ05 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 TPX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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