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LJ08 XRT

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,539 mi
Last recorded31,539 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 XRT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 31,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 29,346 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 28,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 28,219 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 26,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2017 23,924 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,461 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to clearly see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 17 Jun 2016 15,461 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to clearly see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 7 May 2015 8,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,685 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,093 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 8,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,919 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 5,027 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 5,027 miles

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

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 XRT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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