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FJ55 UOR

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,853 mi
Last recorded55,853 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 UOR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 55,853 miles

ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 54,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,168 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,446 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense cracked.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 48,842 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 48,842 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 29,704 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,150 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,150 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,722 miles

Product on indicators and rear lamp unit slightly affecting the light output

Fail 9 Sep 2013 41,722 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Product on indicators and rear lamp unit slightly affecting the light output

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,277 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2011 4,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,491 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,409 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,510 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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FJ55 UOR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,963 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 UOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FJ55 UOR registered?

FJ55 UOR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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