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AE59 LXU

2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,131 mi
Last recorded43,131 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super15,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LXU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 43,131 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,639 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 39,639 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,069 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 35,910 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 32,312 miles

Slight drag on front brake.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,302 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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AE59 LXU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 15,162 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 AE59 LXU, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE59 LXU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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