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LF05 BUW

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,769 mi
Last recorded15,769 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 15,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 15,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 14,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 13,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 12,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 12,594 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 11,716 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 11,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 10,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 9,502 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 8,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 8,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 8,358 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 7,894 miles

front tyre badly feathered

rear tyre badly feathered

Pass 27 May 2010 7,260 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 21 May 2009 6,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,839 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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LF05 BUW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUW, 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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What year was LF05 BUW registered?

LF05 BUW is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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