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BX08 URD

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 URD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 30,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 30,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 29,834 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 29,582 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 25,871 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,447 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 17,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 8,996 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 8,088 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 7,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 5,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 8,310 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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BX08 URD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 URD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX08 URD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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