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LK05 NMJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,057 mi
Last recorded55,057 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 12519,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 NMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 55,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied both levers (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower coolant pipe damaged

Offside Rear Outer exhaust pipe catches fairing panel when suspension is bounced

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 55,057 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied Both front and rear brake levers are bent (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust hits lower rear fairing panel when suspension is bounced

Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Road spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Exhaust downpipe is touching coolant pipe resulting in melting pipe

Pass 26 Oct 2024 54,008 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose top bolt missing out of silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 53,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,337 miles

centre stand mounting worn

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,505 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 48,933 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

petrol pipe condition

under frame panel rusted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,947 miles

unable to clearly see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 14 Feb 2018 47,947 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

unable to clearly see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 32,357 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,478 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 18,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,039 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 13,039 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2013 9,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 9,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 7,950 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 125?

Based on 8,435 MOT tests across 932 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
1,781
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 330
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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LK05 NMJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,008 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 GT 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 NMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK05 NMJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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