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V55 PPA

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Green Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,246 mi
Last recorded4,246 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25012,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 PPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 4,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 3,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 2,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 2,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 2,701 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 2,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 1,279 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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V55 PPA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Green with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V55 PPA, 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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What year was V55 PPA registered?

V55 PPA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is V55 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 PPA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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