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M22 GNO

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,709 mi
Last recorded53,709 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 GNO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,709 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2025 51,028 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 48,317 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 47,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 44,335 miles

Front Mudguard is slightly loose

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,760 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 38,354 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 35,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,906 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,609 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 18,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 17,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 9,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 9,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 5,225 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 5,156 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,964 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 3,964 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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M22 GNO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M22 GNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M22 GNO registered?

M22 GNO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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