Lambretta GP200 MOT pass rate and common failures
Lambretta GP200 motorcycles pass the MOT 92.49% of the time, measured across 213 tests in the DVSA record. A further 2.82% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with does not conform to the specified requirements - it accounts for 30% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check not working on dipped beam and does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.5% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 7,716 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ years | 93.19% | 191 |
Why the Lambretta GP200 fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Does not conform to the specified requirements | 30% | 3 | |
| 2 | Not working on dipped beam | 30% | 3 | |
| 3 | Does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls | 20% | 2 | |
| 4 | Insecure | 20% | 2 | |
| 5 | Not working | 20% | 2 | |
| 6 | Not working on main beam | 20% | 2 | |
| 7 | Attachment bracket/mounting insecure | 10% | 1 | |
| 8 | Control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected | 10% | 1 | |
| 9 | Fractured | 10% | 1 | |
| 10 | Has insufficient reserve travel | 10% | 1 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 8.5% | 18 | |
| 2 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 4.2% | 9 | |
| 3 | Has excessive wear or free play | 3.3% | 7 | |
| 4 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 3.3% | 7 | |
| 5 | Has excessive play | 1.4% | 3 | |
| 6 | Has negligible damping effect | 0.9% | 2 | |
| 7 | Inscription illegible | 0.9% | 2 | |
| 8 | Excessively binding | 0.5% | 1 | |
| 9 | Grabbing severely | 0.5% | 1 | |
| 10 | Has a serious fluid leak | 0.5% | 1 |
Lambretta GP200 for sale
No Lambretta GP200 in stock at the moment - 1,183 other Lambretta bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha YZF 124cc · 124-125cc | 2,881 | 66.47% | 21,679 | |
| Honda CRF 220-250cc · 220-250cc | 2,452 | 89.76% | 7,549 | |
| Honda CBR 124-150cc · 124-150cc | 2,111 | 73.52% | 18,218 | |
| Yamaha MT 124cc · 124-125cc | 1,422 | 68.64% | 17,473 | |
| Piaggio PX 200 E · 193cc | 897 | 90.64% | 14,883 | |
| Honda CRF 250 LA-K · 250cc | 524 | 90.08% | 5,319 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method