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LJ08 MKO

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,334 mi
Last recorded15,334 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 15,334 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 15,334 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 14,916 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 14,573 miles

Central 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 14,573 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,547 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 13,547 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 13,269 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,403 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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LJ08 MKO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,790 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 Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 MKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 MKO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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