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LJ54 THG

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,019 mi
Last recorded46,019 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 THG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,008 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 43,008 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 39,888 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 39,888 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,899 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 38,899 miles

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

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

centre stand seized

Fail 24 Oct 2019 38,899 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

centre stand seized

Pass 27 Sep 2018 25,805 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 13,965 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 13,965 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 4,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 3,045 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 3,040 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 3,033 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 3,021 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 2,946 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 2,946 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 2,781 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 2,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 2,051 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 THG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 THG, 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 THG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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