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LX05 CRJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,796 mi
Last recorded4,796 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 CRJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 4,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 4,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 4,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 4,592 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 4,592 miles

Stop lamp not working when operating rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 4,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 4,021 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 3,671 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 3,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 3,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 3,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 2,994 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 2,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 2,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 1,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 1,096 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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LX05 CRJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX05 CRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 CRJ registered?

LX05 CRJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 CRJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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