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HX53 VHV

2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,824 mi
Last recorded44,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 20016,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 32,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,494 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 9,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 3,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,983 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 2,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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HX53 VHV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HX53 VHV, 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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HX53 VHV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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