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LJ53 WML

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,053 mi
Last recorded40,053 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WML
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 40,053 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 2,961 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 2,961 miles

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 2,232 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 2,232 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 3 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 4,487 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 4,486 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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 WML is a 2004 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 60%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 16,643 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 WML, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 WML is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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