Piaggio Vespa Gts Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Piaggio Vespa Gts car check
Is the Piaggio Vespa Gts reliable? We analysed 4,492 real MOT tests across 458 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Piaggio Vespa Gts? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Piaggio Vespa Gts is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Vespa Gts.
Piaggio Vespa Gts Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio Vespa Gts. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio Vespa Gts MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio Vespa Gts to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio Vespa Gts Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Piaggio Vespa Gts fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Piaggio Vespa Gts Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Piaggio Vespa Gts models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Piaggio Vespa Gts Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio Vespa Gts owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio Vespa Gts MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Vespa Gts year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 53 | 90.6% | 11,548 | 16,231 | 24,316 |
| 2011 | 121 | 90.9% | 9,409 | 13,927 | 21,209 |
| 2010 | 157 | 91.1% | 5,910 | 12,639 | 21,131 |
| 2009 | 384 | 88.5% | 5,736 | 12,804 | 22,762 |
| 2008 | 885 | 87.3% | 6,895 | 12,601 | 22,497 |
| 2007 | 944 | 87.5% | 7,996 | 15,419 | 23,046 |
| 2006 | 1,267 | 88.9% | 8,767 | 14,470 | 23,095 |
| 2005 | 603 | 87.1% | 8,138 | 15,963 | 23,591 |
How Long Does a Piaggio Vespa Gts Last?
Based on 458 Piaggio Vespa Gts vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio Vespa Gts Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Vespa Gts MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Piaggio Vespa Gts
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.1% MOT pass rate from 157 tests
87.1% MOT pass rate from 603 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio Vespa Gts is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.1% across 157 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Piaggio Vespa Gts Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio Vespa Gts THIS CAR | 88.2% | 4,492 | 14,356 mi | 21 yrs |
| Piaggio Vespa | 83.8% | 355,016 | 10,772 mi | 30 yrs |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% | 101,622 | 9,391 mi | 29 yrs |
| Piaggio Nrg | 72.9% | 52,129 | 10,153 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Ipsum | 72.4% | 4,018 | 98,129 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Vespa Gts outperforms both on MOT reliability.
Found a Piaggio Vespa Gts you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Piaggio Vespa GtsShould you buy a used Piaggio Vespa Gts?
The Piaggio Vespa Gts has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 4,492 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Piaggio Vespa Gts are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (80 recorded failures), exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (35), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (22). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Piaggio Vespa Gts with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Piaggio Vespa Gts owner drives around 838 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Piaggio Vespa Gts models stay on UK roads for around 21 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.