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LX08 GYU

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,309 mi
Last recorded19,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 GYU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 19,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 19,309 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem perished/damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,260 miles

front mudguard slightly insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2021 19,260 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front mudguard slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,558 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 18,558 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,999 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,343 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,678 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,888 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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LX08 GYU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,601 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 GYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX08 GYU registered?

LX08 GYU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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