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LF53 CYU

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,473 mi
Last recorded29,473 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 12520,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,473 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

advise - reserve travel to front brake lever low

Pass 13 Oct 2021 29,473 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 8,611 miles

Front Reduced damping on front shock absorber.

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear brake leaver has slight excessive travel.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,835 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,158 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 27,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,016 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 25,016 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 24,935 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,507 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 22,507 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,141 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 20,141 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,984 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 14,984 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LF53 CYU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,012 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 LF53 CYU, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF53 CYU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 125, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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