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LJ05 WXV

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,708 mi
Last recorded29,708 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 29,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 18,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 18,464 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 18,464 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 18,209 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 18,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 24,595 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 12,687 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 12,687 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,554 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 13,307 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,700 miles

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,040 miles

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 29 Jul 2011 10,234 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 10,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,284 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 9,284 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,479 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

slight cracking to front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,352 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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LJ05 WXV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LJ05 WXV, 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 LJ05 WXV registered?

LJ05 WXV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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