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AE08 MXV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,965 mi
Last recorded20,965 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 20,965 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,965 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,320 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 15,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 9,039 miles

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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AE08 MXV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE08 MXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 MXV registered?

AE08 MXV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AE08 MXV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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