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MX08 BBU

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Green Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,958 mi
Last recorded33,958 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 BBU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 33,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 32,943 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 32,900 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 32,251 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 32,117 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,779 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,761 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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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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