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WU54 GAX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,422 mi
Last recorded10,422 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 GAX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 10,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 10,422 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 10,228 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 10,228 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 10,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 10,157 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 9,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 9,799 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 9,799 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 9,641 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 9,556 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 9,556 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 9,388 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 9,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 8,080 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 5,821 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 4,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 3,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008

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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WU54 GAX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU54 GAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU54 GAX registered?

WU54 GAX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is WU54 GAX safe to buy?

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