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LJ08 OLC

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,057 mi
Last recorded12,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OLC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 12,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 11,589 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 11,573 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine swing arm bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 11,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 11,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 11,156 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 11,155 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 10,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 10,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,049 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,459 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 8,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 8,249 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2013 7,577 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 6,938 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 6,131 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 OLC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 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 OLC, 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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LJ08 OLC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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