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LF03 BYA

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,384 mi
Last recorded34,384 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BYA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 34,384 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 34,316 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 34,316 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 34,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,483 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,443 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 33,394 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 32,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,979 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 31,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 31,397 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 28,430 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 28,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,820 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 25,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,511 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,193 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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LF03 BYA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF03 BYA, 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 LF03 BYA registered?

LF03 BYA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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