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S55 TWD

2008 Piaggio Gts

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

17,009 mi
Last recorded17,009 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Gts18,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TWD
MakePiaggio
ModelGts
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 17,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 14,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 14,746 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 12,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 12,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 11,021 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 11,021 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,004 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 11,004 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 10,428 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 15,581 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 15,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,931 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,533 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Gts?

Based on 993 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2
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S55 TWD is a 2008 Piaggio Gts in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,678 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S55 TWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S55 TWD registered?

S55 TWD is a 2008 Piaggio Gts, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S55 TWD safe to buy?

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