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LX08 FRN

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,228 mi
Last recorded33,228 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 FRN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 33,228 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 31,494 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 31,494 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 30,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 28,766 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 28,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 27,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,461 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 25,446 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 23,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,760 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,920 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 17,920 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 14,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,035 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 12,035 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,152 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 10,152 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,068 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 FRN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX08 FRN registered?

LX08 FRN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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