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LJ04 RNX

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,674 mi
Last recorded53,674 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 RNX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 53,674 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 53,674 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 49,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 46,779 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 46,659 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre valve excessively deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 41,499 miles

Center stand bent

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 32,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,246 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 26,246 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,297 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 14,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,825 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,387 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,349 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,028 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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LJ04 RNX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LJ04 RNX, 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 LJ04 RNX registered?

LJ04 RNX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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