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YN08 HUK

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,105 mi
Last recorded18,105 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 HUK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 18,105 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 14,587 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 14,587 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 12,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 7,663 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 11,880 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 11,659 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 6,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 6,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 6,920 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,662 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 6,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,284 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,283 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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YN08 HUK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red 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 YN08 HUK, 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 YN08 HUK registered?

YN08 HUK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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