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NX53 GYW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,785 mi
Last recorded39,785 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 GYW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 39,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 36,900 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,178 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 29,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,298 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 23,217 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,577 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 16,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 16,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 12,197 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,940 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,789 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 8,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,702 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 7,702 miles

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

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

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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NX53 GYW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NX53 GYW, 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 NX53 GYW registered?

NX53 GYW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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