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LJ08 OHV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,216 mi
Last recorded29,216 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,216 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 24,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 18,491 miles

front mudguard becoming loose

centre stand stiff and not returning to the fully up position

Fail 30 Oct 2018 18,485 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Lever is hitting heated grip cable. (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

front mudgaurd becoming loose and possible dangerouse

Fail 26 Oct 2018 18,466 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly horn button sticks in when used (7.7 (a) (i))

front mudgaurd becoming loose and possible dangerouse

center stand is very stiff to return and could stay in the lowered position while riding

Pass 15 Dec 2016 11,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 9,479 miles

covers & cowlings obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 4,934 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 4,934 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 125?

Based on 5,144 MOT tests across 613 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,377
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
613
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 75
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
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LJ08 OHV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 16,960 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 OHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 OHV registered?

LJ08 OHV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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