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YJ05 LZO

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,919 mi
Last recorded29,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 LZO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 29,919 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak at join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 27,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 26,941 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 26,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,885 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 25,348 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 25,328 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jun 2015 24,327 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2014 22,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,095 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,410 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 May 2012 12,410 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre perished

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 19 May 2011 10,644 miles

front tyre sidewall perrished but not considered excessive

Fail 14 May 2011 10,644 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

front tyre sidewall perrished but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,285 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 9,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,003 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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YJ05 LZO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 18,472 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 YJ05 LZO, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ05 LZO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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