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LJ55 HTT

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,805 mi
Last recorded8,805 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HTT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 8,805 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 7,437 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 7,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 6,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,661 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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LJ55 HTT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ55 HTT, 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 LJ55 HTT registered?

LJ55 HTT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is LJ55 HTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 HTT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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