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LF53 EKU

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,088 mi
Last recorded44,088 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 EKU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,543 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,302 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,377 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,979 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,549 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 25,531 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,312 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 20,161 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 20,029 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,226 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 EKU 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 89.5%.

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 EKU, 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 LF53 EKU registered?

LF53 EKU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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