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FJ08 TNV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,384 mi
Last recorded32,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 TNV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 32,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 27,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 2,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 2,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 17,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,117 miles

Centre Very slight play in engine mounts

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded corrosion to underside of scooter,chassis still solid (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake line corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,412 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,661 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 TNV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TNV, 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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FJ08 TNV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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