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AU08 HGY

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,496 mi
Last recorded3,496 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HGY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 3,496 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under foot board (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 3,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 3,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 3,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 3,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 3,184 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 3,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 3,089 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 3,013 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 3,013 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 2,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 2,753 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 2,753 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 2,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 2,209 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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AU08 HGY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,790 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 Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 HGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU08 HGY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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