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LJ56 RVU

2007 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,989 mi
Last recorded3,989 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa GT 20015,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 RVU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 3,989 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under belly (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 3,733 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 3,724 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. both sides (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,195 miles

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 2,775 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 2,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 2,425 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 1,486 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 1,111 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 1,111 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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LJ56 RVU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 15,843 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 LJ56 RVU, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ56 RVU registered?

LJ56 RVU is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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