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GX03 XDJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,880 mi
Last recorded39,880 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XDJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 39,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 34,467 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 34,467 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 34,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 34,457 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,423 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

smoke from exhaust more than normal but not excessive

Fail 22 Mar 2017 34,413 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,308 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 34,308 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,791 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

rear brake slightly soft

Pass 7 Jan 2012 32,602 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 32,602 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,485 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,782 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 10,705 miles

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

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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GX03 XDJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GX03 XDJ, 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 GX03 XDJ registered?

GX03 XDJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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