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KR53 ULK

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 ULK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024
Pass 8 Oct 2021 38,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 37,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 36,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 33,844 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 32,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,880 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 29,880 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 29,880 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,679 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 26,674 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,387 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 24,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 20,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,006 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 16,006 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,208 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,033 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 12,033 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,092 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 7,089 miles

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

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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KR53 ULK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR53 ULK, 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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KR53 ULK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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