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GT53 DDS

2016 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,826 mi
Last recorded13,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT53 DDS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 13,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 13,783 miles

Nearside Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main rubber mount excessively deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect layout. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 12,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 12,912 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 12,025 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 10,644 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 10,531 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 9,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 7,203 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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GT53 DDS is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 5,493 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 GT53 DDS, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GT53 DDS registered?

GT53 DDS is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is GT53 DDS safe to buy?

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