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GX08 GOU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,286 mi
Last recorded24,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 24,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 24,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 23,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 23,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 23,620 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 23,620 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,649 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 22,649 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2020 20,752 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 20,752 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 20,743 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 20,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,778 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 17,778 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,098 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 13,075 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 11,111 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 9,323 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 9,323 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 7,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,210 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 7,210 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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GX08 GOU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX08 GOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX08 GOU registered?

GX08 GOU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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