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EU05 LCM

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,541 mi
Last recorded18,541 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 LCM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 18,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 18,344 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 18,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 15,305 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,395 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

frame has some corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,247 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 13,247 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front engine/suspension mount behind battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,248 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 13,243 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated exhaust repaired but will need replacing in the near future (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 13,243 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,247 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,765 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 12,764 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,884 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 10,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 10,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,448 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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EU05 LCM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 18,472 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 EU05 LCM, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 LCM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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