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LJ05 NNG

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,016 mi
Last recorded54,016 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NNG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 54,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 53,908 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 53,908 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,795 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 53,780 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

floor pan rusting

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,489 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 44,474 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 44,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,713 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 35,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,159 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 32,159 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 27,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,809 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,575 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?

Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 143
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
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LJ05 NNG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 18,472 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 NNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 NNG registered?

LJ05 NNG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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