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LJ55 WBE

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 WBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,179 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 49,179 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 48,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 48,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 47,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 47,291 miles

Rear Engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,005 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 46,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 7,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,906 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,133 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 16,223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,988 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 WBE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

LJ55 WBE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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