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LF03 MFE

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,004 mi
Last recorded15,004 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 MFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 15,004 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 14,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,154 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 12,068 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,066 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,957 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 19,957 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,914 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 13,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,337 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 11,365 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 10,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,166 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,237 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,766 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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LF03 MFE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LF03 MFE, 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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LF03 MFE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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