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FJ08 VSG

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,854 mi
Last recorded37,854 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 VSG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 37,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 36,117 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 32,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 32,269 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 30,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 29,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 29,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,888 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 23,888 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,183 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,339 miles

Front tyre perished.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 11,339 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front tyre perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,001 miles

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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FJ08 VSG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FJ08 VSG, 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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What year was FJ08 VSG registered?

FJ08 VSG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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