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LJ08 WSE

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,882 mi
Last recorded31,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WSE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 31,882 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 31,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,425 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 31,423 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 29,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 28,817 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,423 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 27,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,511 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,916 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 11,910 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 WSE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WSE, 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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LJ08 WSE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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