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LJ08 VGZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,941 mi
Last recorded17,941 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 17,941 miles

front mudguard slightly loose but secure

Pass 2 Nov 2022 8,145 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,889 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 31,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,971 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 27,971 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,425 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 12,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 6,766 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 6,766 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 VGZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

LJ08 VGZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 VGZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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