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LJ55 GKO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,107 mi
Last recorded37,107 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 32,466 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 29,325 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 27,078 miles

Exhaust heat sheild securing screws loose

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,078 miles

Exhaust heat sheild securing screws loose

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 17,889 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 27 Oct 2011 17,889 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 8 Dec 2010 15,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 12,781 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ55 GKO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ55 GKO registered?

LJ55 GKO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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