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LJ53 TNU

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,332 mi
Last recorded3,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 TNU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 3,332 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,515 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,101 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

play in engine mount

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,572 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,571 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 21,569 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 11,822 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,822 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 TNU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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