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FJ54 BYL

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,982 mi
Last recorded10,982 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 10,982 miles

Front Tyre pressure was on 8 psi

Fail 21 Jun 2024 10,982 miles

Front Tyre pressure was on 8 psi

Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2024 10,966 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear carrier insecure

Pass 5 May 2023 9,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 9,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 8,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 8,198 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 8,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 7,853 miles

Rear tyre condition deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,665 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 5,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 4,490 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 4,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 4,356 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 3,680 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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FJ54 BYL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ54 BYL, 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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What year was FJ54 BYL registered?

FJ54 BYL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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