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LF55 XAJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,244 mi
Last recorded22,244 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 XAJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,244 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 22,244 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,969 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,065 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 19,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,089 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 14,108 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 14,108 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jul 2013 9,903 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,328 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 2,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 1,384 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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LF55 XAJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF55 XAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF55 XAJ registered?

LF55 XAJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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