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EU08 GZM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,290 mi
Last recorded69,290 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GZM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,290 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 69,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,835 miles

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

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,289 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 61,236 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,873 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 46,723 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,081 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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EU08 GZM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU08 GZM, 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 EU08 GZM registered?

EU08 GZM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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