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V9 GMP

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Cream Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,401 mi
Last recorded20,401 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 GMP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 20,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 18,266 miles

Visible cracking on rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2022 18,112 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 18,112 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 17,076 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 17,076 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,869 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 13,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,625 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 12,625 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 7,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 4,161 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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V9 GMP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Cream with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V9 GMP, 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 V9 GMP registered?

V9 GMP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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