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LF05 BHW

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,315 mi
Last recorded29,315 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BHW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 29,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 27,467 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 27,467 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,008 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 24,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 21,754 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 21,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,018 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2017 19,878 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,232 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,337 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 15,337 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,580 miles

Panels restrict view to test

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 May 2013 13,925 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

panels restricted view to test

Nail in front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,111 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 12,111 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 6,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 125?

Based on 8,435 MOT tests across 932 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
1,781
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 330
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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LF05 BHW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,008 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 GT 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF05 BHW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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