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BU53 TGO

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,606 mi
Last recorded32,606 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 TGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 32,606 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 32,598 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,846 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 26,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,188 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 26,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,628 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,787 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,738 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 17,738 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,308 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 TGO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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