PIAGGIO GT200
Pass rate over time
The GT200's first-time pass rate has fallen 16.7 points since 2008, 90.0% to 73.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GT200 passes first time 89.3% of the time; by 20k that's 84.1%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a GT200
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
24 | 27 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
21 | 23.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
16 | 18 |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 18 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 5.6 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 2.2 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1.1 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.1 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 1.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the GT200 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, PIAGGIO X9, LAMBRETTA GP200).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GT200.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2003 (86.8% pass). Weakest: 2004 (75.6%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.