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PN08 GZV

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,465 mi
Last recorded43,465 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 GZV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 43,465 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess mount bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

main stand worn

Fail 28 Oct 2022 43,465 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess mount bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

main stand worn

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,109 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess bush worn and perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 42,109 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess bush worn and perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front tyre perished

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,247 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 39,247 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,363 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 38,363 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,399 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess rubber cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front tyre pressure low

Fail 2 Oct 2018 36,399 miles

Position lamp not working in head lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess rubber cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,840 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,349 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 24,728 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 24,664 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 24,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 22,437 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,239 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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PN08 GZV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN08 GZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN08 GZV registered?

PN08 GZV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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