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LF53 NXH

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,728 mi
Last recorded41,728 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NXH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,728 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 41,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 40,865 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 40,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,434 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 21,294 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear brake reserve travel

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,294 miles

rear brake reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,383 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,263 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,210 miles

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

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 NXH is a 2003 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 86.7%.

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 NXH, 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 NXH registered?

LF53 NXH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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