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GX53 GBF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,244 mi
Last recorded8,244 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 8,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 7,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 6,640 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 5,399 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 5,399 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2016 3,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 3,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 3,858 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 3,854 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 3,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 384 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 3,825 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2011 3,825 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 3,815 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 3,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 3,462 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 2,332 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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GX53 GBF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX53 GBF, 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 GX53 GBF registered?

GX53 GBF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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