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SK08 AHL

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Cream Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,617 mi
Last recorded11,617 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 AHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 11,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 11,118 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 11,108 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem seriously cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem seriously cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,163 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

both front and rear brakes feel spongy but brake test was ok

Fail 26 Apr 2018 10,163 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

both front and rear brakes feel spongy but brake test was ok

Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,847 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,710 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 7,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 5,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 4,514 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 4,028 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 25 May 2013 4,028 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 3,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 3,182 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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SK08 AHL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Cream with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,790 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 Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK08 AHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK08 AHL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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