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LJ58 GWO

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,570 mi
Last recorded62,570 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 GWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 61,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,242 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 58,890 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 58,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 58,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 57,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,818 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,442 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 44,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,823 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,823 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,842 miles

number plate cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2013 37,842 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

number plate cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,035 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 28,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,106 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 27,106 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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LJ58 GWO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,485 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 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 GWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ58 GWO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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