MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?
Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 MHV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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