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LJ08 LZD

2008 Piaggio Gts

Black Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,865 mi
Last recorded9,865 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Gts18,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LZD
MakePiaggio
ModelGts
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 9,865 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 9,587 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 9,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 4,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,543 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 94,537 miles

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))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,328 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement Led lights stuck on numberplate (6.3.4g)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Engine mountings (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Topbox insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,066 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 67,066 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,334 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,550 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,262 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,559 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Gts?

Based on 993 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2
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LJ08 LZD is a 2008 Piaggio Gts in Black with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,678 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 LZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 LZD is a 2008 Piaggio Gts, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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