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FN53 BBJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,672 mi
Last recorded28,672 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BBJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,672 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 28,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 24,523 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 6,830 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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FN53 BBJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN53 BBJ, 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 FN53 BBJ registered?

FN53 BBJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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