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LJ08 HUZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,266 mi
Last recorded31,266 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HUZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 31,266 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 31,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 31,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,451 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,451 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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 HUZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

LJ08 HUZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is LJ08 HUZ safe to buy?

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