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HF08 VCD

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,060 mi
Last recorded19,060 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 VCD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 19,060 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 18,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,598 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 29,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,068 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 21,068 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 3,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,902 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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HF08 VCD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,601 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF08 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF08 VCD registered?

HF08 VCD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HF08 VCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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