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LJ08 KXS

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,413 mi
Last recorded29,413 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 29,413 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 29,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,927 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 28,911 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 27,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,720 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,472 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 27,462 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad thickness close to minimum (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pad thickness close to minimum (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2015 23,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,235 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 21,235 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 18,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,944 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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LJ08 KXS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black 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 LJ08 KXS, 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 LJ08 KXS registered?

LJ08 KXS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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