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LJ55 VVK

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,636 mi
Last recorded34,636 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VVK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 34,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 33,812 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 33,755 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 33,750 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,320 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 17,675 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,217 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 16,198 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,995 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 VVK 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 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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

LJ55 VVK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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