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LJ57 UGZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Green Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,971 mi
Last recorded20,971 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 20,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 19,724 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 18,983 miles

Corrosion starting at floor pan

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 18,128 miles

Rear suspension/power train mount bushes are starting to perish.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 18,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension/power train mount bushes are starting to perish.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 16,200 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 12,893 miles

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

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

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

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

advise silencer deteriated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 12,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 9,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 8,344 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 8,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 7,122 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 7,121 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 3,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 2,789 miles

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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LJ57 UGZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Green with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ57 UGZ, 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 LJ57 UGZ registered?

LJ57 UGZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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