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LF05 HDC

2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,024 mi
Last recorded26,024 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 20018,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 HDC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 26,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body front /underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front fairing headlight mounting has been taped to secure

unable to see thickness of rear brake pads

Pass 8 Sep 2022 24,055 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension has reduced damping affect

movement in rear subframe bushes

upper headlight fairing loose

Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,302 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged at top (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced metal body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension when bounce tested very soft

subframe rubber bushes badly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2020 19,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake lever bent

headlamp has a crack

the front suspension is slightly soft when operated

Pass 8 May 2019 14,039 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 14,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 13,965 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 13,965 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,406 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 7,462 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,634 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 6,634 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,801 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 5,801 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 4,636 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 4,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 2,607 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 2,607 miles

Front 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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LF05 HDC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF05 HDC, 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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LF05 HDC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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