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WX08 EKL

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,468 mi
Last recorded15,468 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 EKL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 15,468 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 13,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 12,709 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 11,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 10,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 10,575 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 8,843 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 8,837 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 7,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 6,256 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 7,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 7,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 6,967 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 6,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 6,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 3,721 miles

rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

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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WX08 EKL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX08 EKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX08 EKL registered?

WX08 EKL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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