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LJ58 TLY

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,598 mi
Last recorded65,598 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 TLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,598 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 65,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 65,078 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 60,328 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,731 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 45,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 38,609 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 38,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,075 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 TLY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

LJ58 TLY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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