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MX54 VAJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,085 mi
Last recorded37,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 VAJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,085 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 37,085 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 34,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,386 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 29,386 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 13,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,337 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,339 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 5,288 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?

Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 143
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
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MX54 VAJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 18,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa GT 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX54 VAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX54 VAJ registered?

MX54 VAJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is MX54 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX54 VAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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