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LA03 MHU

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,421 mi
Last recorded19,421 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 MHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,421 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,289 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 18,289 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,695 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 16,695 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,346 miles

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

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

front mudguard is insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2011 13,346 miles

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

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

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

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

front mudguard is insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2010 10,611 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 10,611 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 7,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,021 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 5,021 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 2,461 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 2,461 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48 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 MHU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA03 MHU registered?

LA03 MHU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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