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VX55 GXS

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,072 mi
Last recorded38,072 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,072 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 36,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,305 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 33,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 30,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,494 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 20,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,275 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 17,158 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,845 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 3,605 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 2,303 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 2,142 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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VX55 GXS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 VX55 GXS, 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 VX55 GXS registered?

VX55 GXS is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is VX55 GXS safe to buy?

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