MOT Status
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33,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake lever pivot worn
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?
Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MX08 BBU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Green with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MX08 BBU, 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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MX08 BBU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 9 April 2008.
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