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GX55 GJG

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

887 mi
Last recorded887 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GJG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 887 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 1 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,418 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 34,413 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2020 34,271 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 34,271 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 34,053 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 34,053 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 33,071 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 22 May 2015 26,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 20,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,056 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 18,055 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Number plate light not working.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 16,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,685 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 9,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 7,264 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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GX55 GJG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GX55 GJG, 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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GX55 GJG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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