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Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties reliable? We analysed 380 real MOT tests across 214 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 380 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.3%
Typical Mileage
3,492mi
Annual Mileage
856mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties.

Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96.7%
2022
94.5%
2021

Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls 1

Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
419 mi/yr
Typical
856 mi/yr
Average
1,194 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,603 mi/yr

Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 123 96.7% 1,750 3,172 6,521
2021 217 94.5% 1,575 3,654 6,582

How Long Does a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties Last?

Based on 214 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
3,492 mi
75th Percentile
6,500 mi
95th Percentile
18,356 mi
Max Recorded
45,596 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

96.7% MOT pass rate from 123 tests

Year to avoid
2021

94.5% MOT pass rate from 217 tests

The best year to buy a used Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.7% across 123 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.5% — 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 300 Racing Sixties 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 300 Racing Sixties THIS CAR 95.3% 380 3,492 mi — 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
Kawasaki Ex 650 Mnsan 91.5% 201 4,873 mi — yrs

Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties?

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.3% across 380 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties 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 300 Racing Sixties owner drives around 856 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.

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.

Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties reliable?
Based on 380 MOT tests, the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties has a 95.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties do per year?
The typical Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties does around 856 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Racing Sixties is 2022 with a 96.7% pass rate across 123 tests.