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LF05 BHK

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,253 mi
Last recorded19,253 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,253 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 19,240 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 19,203 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,939 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 17,690 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

rubber engine mounting bushes perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 17,603 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

rubber engine mounting bushes perished

Pass 27 Aug 2016 15,030 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

engine mounting bushes perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,540 miles

front brake binds slightly

lower floor pan badly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,658 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front brake binds slightly

lower floor panel badly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,655 miles

floor pan badly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2013 10,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

floor pan badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,337 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 8,337 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2009 7,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 7,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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LF05 BHK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF05 BHK, 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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LF05 BHK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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