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LJ08 MDN

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,141 mi
Last recorded30,141 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MDN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,141 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 30,139 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 30,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,106 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,559 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 MDN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

LJ08 MDN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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