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LA03 LXS

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,562 mi
Last recorded68,562 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 LXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 68,562 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 66,476 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 66,476 miles

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,010 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2018 59,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,560 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underbelly (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 56,560 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Underbelly (6.1.1a)

Rear Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jul 2016 51,964 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component front forks (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,275 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

rear brake lever has a lot of travel but locks the rear wheel.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,275 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake lever has a lot of travel but locks the rear wheel.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,755 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 39,755 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,617 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 28,519 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,421 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 9,421 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,421 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,820 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 125?

Based on 8,435 MOT tests across 932 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
1,781
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 330
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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LA03 LXS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 17,376 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 GT 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA03 LXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA03 LXS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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