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LK53 GYW

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,584 mi
Last recorded25,584 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 12517,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GYW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,584 miles

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 25,584 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,019 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,982 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 21,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,030 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 19,030 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,251 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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LK53 GYW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GYW, 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 GYW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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