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LX55 GCY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,526 mi
Last recorded22,526 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 GCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,526 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 19,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 13,731 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 8,308 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 2,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 1,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 310 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 289 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

fuel cap sealing washer damaged but still sealing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 205 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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LX55 GCY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX55 GCY, 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 LX55 GCY registered?

LX55 GCY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is LX55 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 GCY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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