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LJ08 EZH

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,303 mi
Last recorded17,303 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EZH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 17,303 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 16,574 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 16,574 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 15,938 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 15,938 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 15,027 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 14,721 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 14,721 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 13,521 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 13,521 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,334 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 10,719 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 9,013 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 9,013 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 9,794 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,544 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 6,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,454 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 5,449 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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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LJ08 EZH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ08 EZH, 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 LJ08 EZH registered?

LJ08 EZH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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