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LX08 KAU

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,908 mi
Last recorded24,908 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 KAU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 16,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,454 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 14,454 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 13,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,277 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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LX08 KAU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,485 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 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX08 KAU registered?

LX08 KAU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is LX08 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 KAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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