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AU08 FGO

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,138 mi
Last recorded33,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 FGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 20,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,217 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,217 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,469 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,099 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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AU08 FGO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU08 FGO, 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

How do I check the history of AU08 FGO?

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What year was AU08 FGO registered?

AU08 FGO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AU08 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 FGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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