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GX57 HBH

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,105 mi
Last recorded7,105 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 HBH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 7,105 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 7,105 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 6,637 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 7,765 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 6,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 6,039 miles

slight binding front brake

corrosion to underside

Pass 21 May 2019 5,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 5,543 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 5,535 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 5,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 2,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 2,469 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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GX57 HBH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX57 HBH, 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 GX57 HBH registered?

GX57 HBH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for GX57 HBH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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