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DS08 GTS

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,022 mi
Last recorded13,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 GTS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 13,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 12,871 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 12,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 12,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 11,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 16,681 miles

Rear pads not visible for inspection.

Fail 26 Jun 2021 16,681 miles

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

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

Rear pads not visible for inspection.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 15,813 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,173 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,747 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 14,747 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,753 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 8,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 4,640 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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DS08 GTS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS08 GTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS08 GTS registered?

DS08 GTS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is DS08 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 GTS 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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