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LJ55 ULO

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,153 mi
Last recorded2,153 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ULO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 2,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 9,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,233 miles

Front Chain guard fouling another component mud guard (6.2.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,433 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 27,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,317 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 20,309 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,967 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 15,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 11,328 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ULO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ULO, 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 ULO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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