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YN08 NBJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,874 mi
Last recorded18,874 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 NBJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 18,865 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 18,865 miles

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 5 Jul 2021 18,747 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,046 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 15,032 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 8,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,214 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 NBJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN08 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

YN08 NBJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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