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LJ55 RDY

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,883 mi
Last recorded60,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 RDY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,883 miles

Front Slight bind brake

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,797 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,291 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,762 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine mounting (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,479 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,326 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,786 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,786 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,573 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 36,573 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,403 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 35,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,593 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,593 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,029 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,622 miles

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 RDY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RDY, 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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LJ55 RDY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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