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BU53 TEV

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,403 mi
Last recorded54,403 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 TEV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 54,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 54,152 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 54,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 53,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,326 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,315 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 38,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,369 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 TEV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TEV, 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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BU53 TEV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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