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LJ55 TSU

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,299 mi
Last recorded25,299 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 TSU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 25,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 24,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 24,422 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 15,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 88,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,172 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 68,172 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,447 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(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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LJ55 TSU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 TSU registered?

LJ55 TSU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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