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LJ53 GVM

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,164 mi
Last recorded20,164 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GVM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 20,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,964 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 39,964 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 33,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,793 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,105 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,312 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 20,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,376 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 17,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 May 2010 13,720 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,197 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 1,767 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 1,767 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,077 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 GVM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GVM, 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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LJ53 GVM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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