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GN03 NNL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,071 mi
Last recorded9,071 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 NNL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 9,071 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 9,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 8,498 miles

Front tyre wearing on righthand side.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower front and underside of structure starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 5,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 5,820 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 5,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 5,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 5,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 5,011 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 4,852 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 4,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 4,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 3,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 3,725 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 3,725 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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GN03 NNL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN03 NNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN03 NNL registered?

GN03 NNL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is GN03 NNL safe to buy?

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