PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 250 IE
Pass rate over time
The VESPA GTS 250 IE's first-time pass rate has risen 5.1 points since 2011, 78.8% to 83.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VESPA GTS 250 IE passes first time 89.4% of the time; by 20k that's 82.9%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a VESPA GTS 250 IE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
15 | 21.4 |
| brakes |
|
14 | 20 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
12 | 17.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 12.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
8 | 11.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 8.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 4.3 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 1.4 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.4 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 1.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VESPA GTS 250 IE beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, PIAGGIO X9, LAMBRETTA GP200).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VESPA GTS 250 IE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2005 (87.3% pass). Weakest: 2006 (80.4%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.