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LK53 GVL

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

5,630 mi
Last recorded5,630 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 5,630 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 5,628 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 5,178 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 3,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,831 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake spongy

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,569 miles

seat hinge damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,774 miles

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

seat hinge damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,191 miles

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

seat hinge damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 16,191 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

seat hinge damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,981 miles

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

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

seat hinge damaged

stand stiff

Fail 21 Sep 2009 15,981 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

seat hinge damaged

stand stiff

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,722 miles

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

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

seat hinge damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2008 13,720 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

seat hinge damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,171 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 8,170 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

seat pivot damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,170 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 8,170 miles

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

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

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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LK53 GVL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LK53 GVL, 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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LK53 GVL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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