ROYAL ALLOY GP 200 LC
Pass rate over time
The GP 200 LC's first-time pass rate has risen 13.5 points since 2021, 79.4% to 92.9%.
What fails on a GP 200 LC
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| suspension |
|
19 | 27.9 | 2.9× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
19 | 27.9 | 1.1× |
| steering |
|
12 | 17.6 | 3.6× |
| tyres |
|
8 | 11.8 | 1.6× |
| brakes |
|
5 | 7.4 | 0.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 2.9 | 1.2× |
| wheels |
|
2 | 2.9 | 4.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.5 | 0.2× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the GP 200 LC beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, LAMBRETTA GP200, LAMBRETTA LI150).
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 GP 200 LC.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (92.1% pass). Weakest: 2018 (88.6%).
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.
ROYAL ALLOY GP 200 LC FAQ
Is the ROYAL ALLOY GP 200 LC reliable?
The ROYAL ALLOY GP 200 LC is more reliable than average for its class: 89.6% of its 743 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #1075 of 5426 models.
What does a GP 200 LC fail its MOT on most?
suspension — 28% of all defects recorded against failed GP 200 LC tests.
What is the best year of GP 200 LC to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (92.1%) and 2018 worst (88.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.