Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs vs Lambretta GP200

The Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs passes its MOT first time more often than the Lambretta GP200: 96.0% vs 87.8%, a 8.2-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs	Lambretta GP200
First-time pass rate	96.0%	87.8%
Outright fail rate	2.4%	6.5%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+6.6 pts	+3.8 pts
Engine size	278cc	198cc
Rank among all models	#26 of 5428	#1669 of 5428
Median miles at test	3,316	2,296
MOT tests analysed	500	19,922
Most common failure	brakes	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs	Lambretta GP200
Lights & signalling	0.4%	3.5%
Brakes	0.8%	2.5%
Steering & suspension	0.6%	1.6%
Tyres & wheels	0.6%	0.9%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	0.4%
Structure & body	0%	0.2%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs	Lambretta GP200
2023	91.2%	91.9%
2024	95.5%	91.9%
2025	97.9%	92.9%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs	Lambretta GP200
0k-10k miles	97.1%	87.6%
10k-20k miles	90.2%	87.9%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs vs Lambretta GP200 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs or the Lambretta GP200?

The Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs passes its MOT first time more often than the Lambretta GP200: 96.0% vs 87.8%, a 8.2-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs still comes out ahead: +6.6 points vs comparable bikes for the Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs, +3.8 for the Lambretta GP200. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs fail its MOT on most?

Brakes: 0.8% of Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Supersport Abs MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (0.6%).

What does the Lambretta GP200 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 3.5% of Lambretta GP200 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.5%).

PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 SUPERSPORT ABS 96.0% pass · 500 tests LAMBRETTA GP200 87.8% pass · 19.9k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.