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VX05 GDK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,309 mi
Last recorded21,309 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GDK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,309 miles

bike stood for long time various corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,905 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,875 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,845 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 14,687 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 14,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 14,116 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 11,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2011 11,218 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 7,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,462 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 4,987 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 3,006 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 2,938 miles

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

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

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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VX05 GDK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX05 GDK, 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 VX05 GDK registered?

VX05 GDK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VX05 GDK safe to buy?

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