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GN53 UEK

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,683 mi
Last recorded15,683 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 UEK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 15,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 14,099 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 12,340 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 12,340 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 9,993 miles

frame corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 9,992 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake (1.1.2 (a))

frame corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 8,443 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 8,443 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 8,202 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 8,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 7,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 7,212 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 7,212 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel hose leaking from vacuum tap (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underbody (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 6,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 6,647 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 6,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 6,066 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 4,920 miles

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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GN53 UEK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN53 UEK, 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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What year was GN53 UEK registered?

GN53 UEK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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