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AU05 DWE

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,669 mi
Last recorded33,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DWE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 33,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,829 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 30,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 30,743 miles

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

Speedo not working

Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,282 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 29,282 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,996 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 20,996 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,113 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 9,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,036 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?

Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 143
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
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AU05 DWE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 18,472 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU05 DWE registered?

AU05 DWE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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