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HY08 EWH

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,568 mi
Last recorded18,568 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 EWH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 18,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 18,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 17,599 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 16,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 16,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,752 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 15,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,365 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 7,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 7,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,469 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 6,469 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 5,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 4,257 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 3,591 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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HY08 EWH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY08 EWH, 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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HY08 EWH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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