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T23 GGE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

5,850 mi
Last recorded5,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 GGE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 5,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 5,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 5,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 5,444 miles

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

Throttle slow to return

Pass 17 Jun 2022 5,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 5,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 4,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 4,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 4,331 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 4,317 miles

Front Brake component is fractured Friction material coming off the brake back plates (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 3,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 3,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 2,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 1,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 687 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 670 miles

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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T23 GGE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T23 GGE, 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 T23 GGE registered?

T23 GGE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is T23 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 GGE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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