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LJ53 TNV

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,321 mi
Last recorded46,321 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 TNV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,321 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 46,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,679 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,679 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,351 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 34,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,603 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 33,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,746 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 29,746 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 26,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,058 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,702 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,554 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 12,554 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,175 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 TNV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNV, 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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What year was LJ53 TNV registered?

LJ53 TNV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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