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SP08 BYV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Green Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,253 mi
Last recorded16,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 BYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 16,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 13,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 12,264 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre stand stiff

Pass 22 Feb 2023 11,803 miles

Central stand sticky

Pass 17 Mar 2022 11,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 10,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 10,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 May 2018 10,443 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting/bracket missing bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 9,256 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake hose corroded at caliper

Pass 29 Mar 2016 8,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 7,617 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 26 May 2011 5,289 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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SP08 BYV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Green with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,790 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 Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP08 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP08 BYV registered?

SP08 BYV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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