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GN53 FBV

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,657 mi
Last recorded54,657 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FBV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 54,657 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight free play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,970 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top rubber mounts very slight (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 43,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,156 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,310 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre has slight cracking between tread.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,367 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,522 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,496 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,192 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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GN53 FBV is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 FBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 FBV registered?

GN53 FBV is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 1 October 2003.

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