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LF53 CGV

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,328 mi
Last recorded45,328 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2012 45,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 45,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 34,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 28,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,902 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,159 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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LF53 CGV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 16,643 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 LF53 CGV, 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 22 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 LF53 CGV registered?

LF53 CGV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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