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LJ08 MKX

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,390 mi
Last recorded57,390 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MKX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 57,390 miles

slight bind on rear brake

Fail 17 Sep 2025 57,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,390 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,245 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 56,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 556,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,605 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,133 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,977 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,239 miles

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 MKX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

LJ08 MKX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 MKX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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