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LX08 DGZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,491 mi
Last recorded31,491 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 31,509 miles

Fuel cap ineffective fuel cap wont lock (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar retaining device loose handlebar retaining bolt slightly losse (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure seat wont lock down (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit r/h side of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front mud guard loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 18,888 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,888 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 18,888 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly Rubbing against body work (3.1.3d)

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,825 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,743 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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LX08 DGZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 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 LX08 DGZ, 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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LX08 DGZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 6 April 2008.

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