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LJ08 JVP

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,840 mi
Last recorded16,840 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 JVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 16,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 14,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 14,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 14,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 14,801 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 14,801 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 12,874 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 10,316 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2014 10,316 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 4,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 4,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 3,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 3,526 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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LJ08 JVP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LJ08 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

LJ08 JVP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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