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LA03 MVL

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,414 mi
Last recorded24,414 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 MVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 24,414 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose Lock catch damaged (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 24,414 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does not illuminate when f/brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre under infalated

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

Rear Tyre under infalated

Riders seat slightly loose Lock catch damaged (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 22,275 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 22,275 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 20,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,730 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 20,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 16,105 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,985 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2011 15,893 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 15,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 15,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 MVL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVL, 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 MVL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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