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LJ55 HSF

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,470 mi
Last recorded44,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HSF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 43,737 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 42,948 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front Tyre Perished & Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 42,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 22,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,748 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 20,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,033 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 18,033 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 13,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,751 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 13,323 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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LJ55 HSF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJ55 HSF, 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 LJ55 HSF registered?

LJ55 HSF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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