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LJ03 BTY

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,719 mi
Last recorded35,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BTY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 35,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,203 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 33,203 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 44,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 27,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 33,226 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 33,226 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,416 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 43,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,681 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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LJ03 BTY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LJ03 BTY, 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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What year was LJ03 BTY registered?

LJ03 BTY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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