MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside 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))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?
Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ54 SMV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SMV, 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 SMV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 25 November 2004.
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