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LJ05 VLU

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,909 mi
Last recorded21,909 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 21,909 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 18,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 14,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,290 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 11,290 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,242 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 4,059 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,041 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,041 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 4,041 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nail in rear tyre

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 VLU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

LJ05 VLU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 VLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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