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HW08 AZV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,404 mi
Last recorded39,404 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AZV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 39,404 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 39,291 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn engine mount/swingarm bearings have exessive movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 38,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,676 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 38,676 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,464 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,437 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 37,437 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play HANDLE BARS LOOSE (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,642 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 22,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,481 miles

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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HW08 AZV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW08 AZV, 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 HW08 AZV registered?

HW08 AZV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is HW08 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 AZV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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