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LJ57 TYW

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 TYW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,928 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 76,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,581 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,222 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 51,175 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,872 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,803 miles

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 21 Dec 2012 26,274 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,904 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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 8 Jan 2011 15,913 miles

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

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

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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LJ57 TYW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ57 TYW, 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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LJ57 TYW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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