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LJ05 UWP

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,910 mi
Last recorded21,910 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UWP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,587 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,240 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 30,240 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,523 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 20,523 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 UWP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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