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RX08 FKU

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,277 mi
Last recorded18,277 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 FKU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 18,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,995 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 16,995 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,629 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 15,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 12,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 May 2012 10,241 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 10,241 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2011 8,687 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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RX08 FKU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX08 FKU, 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 RX08 FKU registered?

RX08 FKU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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