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LJ53 MWC

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,570 mi
Last recorded41,570 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 40,242 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 40,242 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 40,242 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,924 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 29,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,894 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 17,620 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,360 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 MWC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ53 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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