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GX57 GZY

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,063 mi
Last recorded17,063 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 GZY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 17,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 16,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 15,554 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 14,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 13,335 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 12,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 12,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 11,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 10,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 9,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 6,869 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 5,931 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 5,931 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 5,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 3,873 miles

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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GX57 GZY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GX57 GZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX57 GZY registered?

GX57 GZY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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The MOT history for GX57 GZY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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