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LJ53 ZNZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

12,602 mi
Last recorded12,602 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZNZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 12,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 11,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 11,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 10,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 9,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 9,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 9,345 miles

F-mudguard slightly insecure/loose

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 8,697 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front mudguard slightly insecure

rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2017 7,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 6,121 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 6,121 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 4,244 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 3,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 3,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 3,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 3,204 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 3,103 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 2,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 2,686 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 18,714 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 ZNZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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