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LK08 GYG

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,689 mi
Last recorded10,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 GYG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 10,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake hose unclipped.

seat does not latch but is secure.

Fail 19 Mar 2025 10,689 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake hose unclipped.

seat does not latch but is secure.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 10,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 10,315 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 9,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 8,587 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 8,587 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 8,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 7,573 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 2,852 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LK08 GYG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 GYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK08 GYG registered?

LK08 GYG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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