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LJ55 UVU

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,776 mi
Last recorded28,776 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 UVU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,776 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 27,477 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 27,477 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 25,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,913 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 21,911 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,642 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 18,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,252 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 6,252 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nail in rear tyre

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 UVU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ55 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

LJ55 UVU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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