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LJ53 GSU

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

12,891 mi
Last recorded12,891 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GSU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 12,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 12,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 12,695 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 11,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 11,560 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 11,273 miles

Front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 11,047 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 11,030 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 11,030 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,426 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,160 miles

Front brake a little spongy

Front mud guard slightly loose

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

Pass 14 May 2013 9,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 6,954 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 May 2010 6,832 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 May 2010 6,832 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,697 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 May 2008 6,212 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 6,212 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 1 May 2007 5,158 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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LJ53 GSU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ53 GSU, 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 LJ53 GSU registered?

LJ53 GSU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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