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EU08 XUP

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,488 mi
Last recorded36,488 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XUP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 36,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 34,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 30,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,407 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 26,407 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 31,928 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 31,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 31,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure both attachment bolts missing / snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 30,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 25,767 miles

Exhaust slightly louder than that of a standard exhaust.

Pass 12 May 2017 22,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 12 May 2017 22,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,449 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 14,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

o/s upper, rear suspension bolt missing

solid screen obscuring view of the road ahead

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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EU08 XUP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,485 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 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 XUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU08 XUP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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