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HY08 EWA

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,336 mi
Last recorded48,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 EWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 48,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 48,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 47,984 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pads not visible

Pass 7 Aug 2021 46,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 46,216 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 41,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 38,161 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 38,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,096 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 27,096 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 21,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,097 miles

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

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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HY08 EWA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY08 EWA, 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 HY08 EWA registered?

HY08 EWA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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