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BU08 LML

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,993 mi
Last recorded56,993 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 56,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,197 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 54,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,912 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,912 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,860 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 35,858 miles

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 27 Jul 2011 28,290 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 LML is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BU08 LML, 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 LML registered?

BU08 LML is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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