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EK03 DYB

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,653 mi
Last recorded45,653 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DYB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,653 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 45,623 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,731 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 42,731 miles

Rear Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,316 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,199 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively left hand engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,217 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 26,007 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,007 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,138 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 19,792 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,201 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,275 miles

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

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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EK03 DYB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK03 DYB, 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 EK03 DYB registered?

EK03 DYB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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