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LJ08 UOW

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,599 mi
Last recorded10,599 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 UOW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 10,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,913 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 9,913 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2012 8,820 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 UOW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

LJ08 UOW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 UOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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