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GX08 JNZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,258 mi
Last recorded19,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 JNZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 19,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 12,509 miles

Front tyre badly cracking

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 35,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 25,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 22,130 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 18,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 5,103 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 5,097 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 5,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear tyre flat

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 5,097 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 5,097 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 5,097 miles

Front fender loose

Front tyre perished

Front tyre unevenly worn

Low front tyre pressure

Rear tyre flat

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 5,907 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Sep 2014 5,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 5,097 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 5,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 4,394 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 1,953 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 JNZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JNZ, 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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GX08 JNZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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