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V655 JAT

1999 Lambretta GP200

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35 mi
Last recorded35 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lambretta GP2005,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 JAT
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 35 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 10,048 miles

Central Rear Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2024 10,048 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 10,048 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 10,049 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 10,048 miles

Central Front Lower Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 10,048 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 10,048 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Main or dipped beam not working. (4.1.3 (b))

Position lamp not working Tail lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 10,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,684 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 9,684 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,656 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 8,656 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 7,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,696 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 2,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 1,434 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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V655 JAT is a 1999 Lambretta GP200 in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 5,556 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 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 V655 JAT, 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 27 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V655 JAT registered?

V655 JAT is a 1999 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V655 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 JAT shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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