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LJ08 YGG

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Cream Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,777 mi
Last recorded37,777 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YGG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 37,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 36,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,466 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 33,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 31,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,363 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,656 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 8,084 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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LJ08 YGG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Cream with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 YGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 YGG registered?

LJ08 YGG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 YGG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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