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LJ54 HNB

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,696 mi
Last recorded18,696 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 HNB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play ( engine mounts ) (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Sep 2015 25,911 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 22,667 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,289 miles

rear suspension slightly misaligned

Fail 14 Aug 2010 15,289 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear suspension slightly misaligned

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,968 miles

Exhaust heatshield broken

Rear lense cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2009 13,968 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield broken

Rear lense cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2008 11,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,623 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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LJ54 HNB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ54 HNB, 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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LJ54 HNB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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