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GT53 OOT

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,185 mi
Last recorded18,185 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT53 OOT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,588 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 17,588 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,130 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 17,060 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 14,188 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 8,564 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

centre stand pivot very stiff. stand may catch on road surface,or speed humps etc.

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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GT53 OOT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GT53 OOT, 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 GT53 OOT registered?

GT53 OOT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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