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DX08 HNV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,458 mi
Last recorded31,458 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 HNV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 31,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 31,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,894 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded slight corrosion under battery box (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 25,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,182 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 23,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,412 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 16,412 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,561 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 13,561 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2011 12,078 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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DX08 HNV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX08 HNV, 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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What year was DX08 HNV registered?

DX08 HNV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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