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GN53 GWM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,326 mi
Last recorded32,326 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 GWM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 32,326 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake very spongy

Pass 31 Jul 2024 30,349 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 29,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 29,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 22,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,754 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 21,754 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 16,292 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 15,177 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,489 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 7,412 miles

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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GN53 GWM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN53 GWM, 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 GN53 GWM registered?

GN53 GWM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is GN53 GWM safe to buy?

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