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GX03 YUA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,050 mi
Last recorded28,050 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 YUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 28,050 miles

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

Petrol cap seal missing.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 27,501 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 27,409 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 24,177 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 24,177 miles

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

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear tyre split

Pass 6 Dec 2022 24,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 24,154 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,157 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 20,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,730 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 9,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 3,195 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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GX03 YUA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

GX03 YUA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is GX03 YUA safe to buy?

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