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WU54 GCF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,444 mi
Last recorded33,444 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 GCF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 31,961 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 31,961 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,665 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 25,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,165 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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WU54 GCF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF registered?

WU54 GCF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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