Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super
MotorcycleFrom 813 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 7 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied. | 1 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95.2% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted |
| 2011 | 91% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2010 | 94.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, indicator switch inoperative |
| 2009 | 91.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
1 earlier years
| 2008 | 90.1% | a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vespa Gts 300 Supers tested had between 11,056 and 23,660 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,733 median miles, the Vespa Gts 300 Super has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 813 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is 15,733 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,056 and 23,660 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.