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LF53 DYH

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,966 mi
Last recorded63,966 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DYH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 63,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,998 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm / Engine mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 52,998 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm / Engine mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,913 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Engine mount , swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,606 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,426 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 37,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 30,405 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 28,747 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 20,220 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 18,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,384 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 15,647 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 DYH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LF53 DYH, 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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LF53 DYH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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