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BU08 EVF

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,362 mi
Last recorded32,362 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 EVF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 32,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 32,346 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 32,346 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,346 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 32,346 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,661 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 26,523 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,046 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 20,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,016 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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BU08 EVF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BU08 EVF, 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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What year was BU08 EVF registered?

BU08 EVF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 EVF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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