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LJ53 ZPO

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,840 mi
Last recorded5,840 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZPO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 5,840 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 5,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 4,818 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 4,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 4,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 4,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 4,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 4,518 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 4,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,114 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 4,114 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 4,114 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,986 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 3,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,204 miles

both tyres very low in pressure

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 ZPO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZPO, 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 ZPO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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