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WA08 CTV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

27,521 mi
Last recorded27,521 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 CTV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 27,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 57,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,279 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 47,084 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 47,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,328 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 44,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,329 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 44,329 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,026 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,201 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,186 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,266 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,528 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,444 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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WA08 CTV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WA08 CTV, 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 WA08 CTV registered?

WA08 CTV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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