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LJ53 MZO

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MZO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 49,666 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 46,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,818 miles

unable to see rear brake pads cleary

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 40,413 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated & blowing loud (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable flat (4.1.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,381 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear light cluster loose.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,804 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear light cluster loose

Fail 6 Jan 2014 32,804 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear light cluster loose

Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,654 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 32,654 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 22,837 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 22,813 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 13,247 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 9,802 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 MZO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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