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GX53 LNW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,051 mi
Last recorded12,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 12,051 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 11,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 8,113 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 8,113 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 1,583 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

horn intermittent , but heard it at time of testing may have loose contact!!

Pass 24 Jun 2019 1,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 1,405 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 1,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 1,343 miles

horn output poor

poor reserve travel rear brake lever

Pass 1 Jun 2013 1,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 1,164 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 941 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 941 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 387 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 387 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 289 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 LNW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

GX53 LNW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 December 2003.

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