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EU04 HVX

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,192 mi
Last recorded34,192 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,192 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,490 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 27,490 miles

Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 20,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,024 miles

Centre rear n/s + o/s shock springs corroded

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

corrosion near battery tray lower under floor panel

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls cracked

slight bind on front wheel when turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,568 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber springs and lower adjusters slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,251 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Rear brake lever slightly spongy

Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,614 miles

Front tyre slightly perished on side walls

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 15,608 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front tyre slightly perished on side walls

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,190 miles

Exhaust Corroded Badly But Not Leaking

Exhaust Missing Front Heat Shield

Heavy Chassis Corrosion Developing On Front Lower Frame Section.

LH Front Indicator Has Slight Water Ingress

LH Rear Indicator Has Slight Water Ingress

Minor Oil Leak On Engine Casing At Rear

Number Plate Slightly Smaller Than Legal Size

RH Front Indicator Has Slight Water Ingress

RH Rear Indicator Has Slight Water Ingress

Slight Play Developing In Engine Mountings Although Not Excessive For Age And Mileage.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,179 miles

Oil leak from lower part of engine

Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,203 miles

Exhaust System Showing Signs Of Heavy Corrosion

Front Suspension Getting Soft

Front Tyre Wearing Unevenly On Outer Edges

Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly On Outer Edges

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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EU04 HVX is a 2004 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 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 16,643 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 EU04 HVX, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU04 HVX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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