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GT53 MOD

2017 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,697 mi
Last recorded16,697 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT53 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 16,697 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 16,697 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong size and incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 15,596 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 12,986 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 12,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 10,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 7,303 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 3,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2020

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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 MOD is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 5,293 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 MOD, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GT53 MOD registered?

GT53 MOD is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is GT53 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT53 MOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GT53 MOD have outstanding finance?

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