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LK08 JFV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,597 mi
Last recorded15,597 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 JFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 15,597 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear lamp lens slightly loose

Pass 30 Jul 2024 15,597 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tail light / lens loose

Pass 22 Mar 2023 15,597 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front fender damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2022 15,597 miles

Front fender damaged

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Pass 4 Feb 2021 22,548 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 16,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 13,832 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 11,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 6,592 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 125?

Based on 5,144 MOT tests across 613 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,377
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
613
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 75
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
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LK08 JFV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 16,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 JFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK08 JFV registered?

LK08 JFV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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