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LA03 LLW

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,797 mi
Last recorded43,797 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 LLW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 43,797 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,030 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 43,012 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 41,976 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 40,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,811 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 32,810 miles

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

air box loos

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,417 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

panels restricted view to test

Fail 29 May 2014 22,417 miles

Outer Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 5,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,401 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 4,401 miles

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

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

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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LA03 LLW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA03 LLW, 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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LA03 LLW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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