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R202 VRB

1997 Lambretta GP200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,980 mi
Last recorded6,980 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Lambretta GP2003,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 VRB
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 6,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 5,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 2,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 2,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 19,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 15,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 13,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 10,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 7,176 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 3,867 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 8 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011
Fail 19 Aug 2011 11,015 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010
Fail 28 Jun 2010 9,019 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,095 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 5,817 miles

Advise rear light be rewired

Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 3,621 miles

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 348 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP200?

Based on 20,062 MOT tests across 2,337 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 129
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 127
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
Headlamp aim too high 105
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 99
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R202 VRB is a 1997 Lambretta GP200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 3,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lambretta GP200 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 129 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R202 VRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP200 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 29 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R202 VRB registered?

R202 VRB is a 1997 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R202 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 VRB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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