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P200 GEF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,425 mi
Last recorded25,425 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 GEF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 25,328 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,664 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 22,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 12,909 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,084 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 8,074 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 5,753 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 5,753 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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P200 GEF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P200 GEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P200 GEF registered?

P200 GEF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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