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LJ57 VCM

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,313 mi
Last recorded10,313 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VCM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 10,313 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 8,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 6,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 5,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 5,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 5,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 3,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 30,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 27,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 21,864 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 16,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 11,351 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 6,011 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 6,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 5,979 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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LJ57 VCM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 VCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 VCM registered?

LJ57 VCM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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