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C3 MVL

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Green Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,352 mi
Last recorded28,352 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 28,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 26,157 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 24,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 22,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 18,143 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 18,143 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 11,653 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 9,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 9,389 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 6,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 1,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 1,592 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 1,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 1,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 1,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 964 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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C3 MVL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Green with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C3 MVL, 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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What year was C3 MVL registered?

C3 MVL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for C3 MVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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