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WJ55 KMZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,422 mi
Last recorded27,422 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 KMZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 27,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 27,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 24,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 22,897 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 22,800 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 19,154 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 19,154 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 16,939 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,514 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,703 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 6,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 7,570 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,550 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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WJ55 KMZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ55 KMZ, 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 WJ55 KMZ registered?

WJ55 KMZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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