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B243 GGF

1985 Lambretta GP200

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,706 mi
Last recorded2,706 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Lambretta GP2001,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB243 GGF
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 2,706 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittant (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 2,356 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Stop lamp does not operate from rear brake pedal but motorcycle is pre April 1986 so not a reason for rejection.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 2,235 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Stop lamp does not operate from rear brake pedal but motorcycle is pre April 1986 so not a reason for rejection.

Pass 25 Jun 2022 1,745 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 1,745 miles

Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 10 May 2019 1,463 miles

Front brake flexi house outer sleeve broken / deteriorated

Front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

No battery fitted so engine must be revved to operate headlights etc.

Operation of horn slightly affects headlamp.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 1,451 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake flexi house outer sleeve broken / deteriorated

Front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

No battery fitted so engine must be revved to operate headlights etc.

Operation of horn slightly affects headlamp.

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 1,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 1,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 1,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 9 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP200?

Based on 20,062 MOT tests across 2,337 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 129
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 127
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
Headlamp aim too high 105
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 99
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B243 GGF is a 1985 Lambretta GP200 in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 1,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lambretta GP200 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 129 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B243 GGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP200 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 41 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B243 GGF registered?

B243 GGF is a 1985 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B243 GGF safe to buy?

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