Piaggio Vespa GT 200 (2004)
2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200
CarHunch analysed 200 real MOT records for the 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Vespa GT 200 passes its MOT first time in just 69% of cases, notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these ageing scooters need more attention than typical vehicles. With 14% experiencing dangerous defects, you're not looking at a safety crisis, but it's a real consideration for a nearly two-decade-old machine.
At under 19,000 miles on average, these Vespas are genuinely low-mileage, yet they still average 1.22 failures and 3.4 advisories per test—the failures likely linked to age-related wear rather than heavy use. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, lights, and fuel system specifically, as these account for most failures on older Italian scooters.
What to check before buying a 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 198 | 68.8% | 1.23 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 vehicles fall between 11,069 and 24,328 miles.
2004 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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