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AE53 TNL

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,960 mi
Last recorded43,960 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 TNL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 43,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,797 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 43,647 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,526 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 43,526 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,515 miles

number plate condition poor

Fail 12 Jul 2017 41,350 miles

Nearside Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

number plate condition poor

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,747 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 8,927 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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AE53 TNL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 17,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE53 TNL, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 TNL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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