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LJ54 SSX

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Multi-colour Petrol 196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,079 mi
Last recorded50,079 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 SSX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 50,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 50,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 49,158 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 48,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,147 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 46,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,835 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 39,824 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front are white rears are red (4.4.3 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,587 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 87,916 miles

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,251 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,961 miles

Offside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,482 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 61,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,326 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 1,974 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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LJ54 SSX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Multi-colour with a 196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SSX, 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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What year was LJ54 SSX registered?

LJ54 SSX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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