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AA56 MOD

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,051 mi
Last recorded78,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,051 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,120 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,138 miles

Central Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front mudguard slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,368 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,589 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,033 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,000 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 57,999 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Silencer clamp missing & bolts not locked down.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 49,036 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,034 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,489 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,425 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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AA56 MOD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,485 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA56 MOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA56 MOD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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