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YJ55 PCY

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,989 mi
Last recorded85,989 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,989 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,095 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,927 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 6,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 5,209 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 5,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 4,627 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 4,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,295 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 3,678 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 3,678 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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YJ55 PCY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YJ55 PCY, 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 YJ55 PCY registered?

YJ55 PCY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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