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LJ58 MPY

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,514 mi
Last recorded19,514 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 MPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 19,514 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 18,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 18,086 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 17,423 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 17,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 16,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 16,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 10,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,395 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 7,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 3,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 2,533 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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LJ58 MPY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 MPY, 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 LJ58 MPY registered?

LJ58 MPY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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