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LJ53 GMX

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,181 mi
Last recorded31,181 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 31,181 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 31,178 miles

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,401 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,006 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 17,006 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 13,321 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 13,321 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,259 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 8,247 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,272 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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LJ53 GMX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LJ53 GMX, 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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LJ53 GMX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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