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LK08 OOB

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,497 mi
Last recorded30,497 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 OOB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 30,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 30,453 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 30,394 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 30,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 29,983 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 29,980 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 26,059 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,626 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 20,008 miles

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

slight binding on front brake

Fail 22 Jun 2013 20,088 miles

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

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

slight binding on front brake

Pass 21 Jul 2012 17,803 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 17,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 13,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 13,946 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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LK08 OOB is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,790 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 Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 OOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK08 OOB is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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