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VGZ 5496

2007 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,954 mi
Last recorded24,954 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 5496
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 24,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 6,940 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 17,561 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 17,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 12,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 8,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 7,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 6,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 5,223 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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VGZ 5496 is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 15,419 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 VGZ 5496, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGZ 5496 registered?

VGZ 5496 is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is VGZ 5496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGZ 5496 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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