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WA58 GVL

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

31,510 mi
Last recorded31,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 12516,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA58 GVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 31,510 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 31,471 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy STIFF. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

EVIDENCE OF EXTENSIVE CHASSIS[BODY] REPAIR.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 30,734 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 30,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,839 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 25,839 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded engine to frame link bar (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 25,253 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded engine to frame link bar (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 22,578 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded lower frame (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 19,685 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,062 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 17,062 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,175 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 14,175 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,364 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 11,364 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 125?

Based on 5,144 MOT tests across 613 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,377
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
613
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 75
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
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WA58 GVL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 16,960 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA58 GVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA58 GVL registered?

WA58 GVL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 125, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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