PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300

298cc Petrol Class 2

#1541 of 5426 overall #19 of 136 PIAGGIOs #58 of 412 scooter bikes

88.2%

first-time pass rate

7.3%

failed outright

12,424

median miles at test

510

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2024

The VESPA GTS 300's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.0 points since 2014, 95.3% to 90.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the VESPA GTS 300's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VESPA GTS 300 passes first time 91.5% of the time; by 30k that's 87.5%.

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 300

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	18	25.4	1.6×
tyres	9	12.7	2.3×
structure and attachments	9	12.7	1.7×
brakes	8	11.3	0.4×
lighting and signalling	7	9.9	0.2×
steering and suspension	6	8.5	0.3×
tyres and wheels	5	7	0.5×
suspension	5	7	1.3×
steering	2	2.8	0.9×
driving controls	2	2.8	1.7×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the VESPA GTS 300 beats 1 of its 3 closest rivals (PIAGGIO X9, HONDA Forza 300/350, PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 SUPER).

PIAGGIO X9 77.0% pass · 21.7k tests HONDA Forza 300/350 89.6% pass · 10.8k tests PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 SUPER 89.4% pass · 10.2k tests

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 300.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2012 (92.8% pass). Weakest: 2009 (79.5%).

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.

PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 reliable?

The PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.2% of its 510 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1541 of 5426 models.

What does a VESPA GTS 300 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 25% of all defects recorded against failed VESPA GTS 300 tests.

What is the best year of VESPA GTS 300 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (92.8%) and 2009 worst (79.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VESPA GTS 300 last?

The median VESPA GTS 300 shows 12,424 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 87.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.