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FJ08 CVT

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,603 mi
Last recorded35,603 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 35,233 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 34,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 29,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting bush/rubber starting to show signs of perishing

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

Pass 23 May 2019 21,672 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspected rear pads low but cant see them

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

Fail 22 May 2019 21,668 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspected rear pads low but cant see them

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

Pass 4 May 2018 15,432 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 9,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 3,461 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 3,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 5,172 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 2,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 1,627 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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FJ08 CVT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ08 CVT, 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 FJ08 CVT registered?

FJ08 CVT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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