Vespa Gts 125 Review

Used Buyer Review

Let's be straight — the GTS 125 is a fashion accessory that also happens to move. And honestly? There's nothing wrong with that. The build quality on these things is genuinely impressive for a scooter; steel body panels, solid switchgear, and that rotary gear selector feels properly Italian. Snag a 2014-onwards model and you're getting fuel injection, which makes cold starts a non-issue and improves reliability considerably over the older carb units. The elephant in the room is performance, obviously. That 125cc single pushes maybe 10-11bhp, so motorway riding is a white-knuckle fantasy rather than a realistic commute. Stick to city work and A-roads under 50mph and it's genuinely charming — the ride quality surprises you, steering is intuitive, and you'll spend half your time answering questions about it at traffic lights. Maintenance costs are the real sting though. Piaggio dealer labour rates are brutal, and these need regular attention to stay clean. Budget properly or buy from someone who actually serviced it.