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FJ08 FOM

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,133 mi
Last recorded40,133 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FOM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 40,133 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,689 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 39,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 39,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,675 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 19,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,887 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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FJ08 FOM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJ08 FOM, 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 FJ08 FOM registered?

FJ08 FOM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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