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LJ53 LXD

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,538 mi
Last recorded7,538 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LXD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 7,538 miles

rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2022 7,538 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,129 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,293 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

engine mounts have slight movement.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 23,293 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

engine mounts have slight movement.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,604 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 19,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,924 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 14,924 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 LXD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ53 LXD, 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 LXD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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