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LJ53 GWF

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

5,781 mi
Last recorded5,781 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GWF
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 5,781 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 4,768 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 3,275 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 2,065 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,003 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,193 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 22,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,318 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 21,318 miles

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 16,636 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 16,636 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,120 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 29 May 2013 14,084 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 8,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 1,875 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 1,238 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 1,066 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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LJ53 GWF is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 GWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 GWF is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 12 September 2003.

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