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BU53 CRV

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,597 mi
Last recorded42,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CRV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 42,597 miles

panels in way of some test items

Pass 9 Aug 2023 41,828 miles

cant see brake fluid levels

panels in way of some test items

Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,447 miles

panels in way of some test items

Pass 11 May 2018 41,429 miles

cant see brake fluid levels

front mudguard split but not insecure.

panels in way of some test items.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,907 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 40,907 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 40,221 miles

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

Front mudguard has a crack in it

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,221 miles

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

Front mudguard has a crack in it

Tyre pressures low

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 55,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 33,980 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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BU53 CRV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,391 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 BU53 CRV, 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 23 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 BU53 CRV registered?

BU53 CRV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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