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EU53 UPV

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,377 mi
Last recorded39,377 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 39,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,374 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 39,374 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 38,390 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 29,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 23,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 16,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 9,940 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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EU53 UPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU53 UPV, 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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EU53 UPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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