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LJ55 VSA

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,139 mi
Last recorded27,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VSA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 24,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,036 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 23,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,914 miles

Nearside Rear REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING CLOSE TOO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,655 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,916 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 22,216 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 22,214 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,832 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,117 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 20,117 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,851 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 13,289 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 VSA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

LJ55 VSA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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