2010 Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport 0.3L Petrol · LB10 VFC

A clean and unblemished MOT record defines this 2010 Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport, with three consecutive passes and zero advisories or failures recorded across the most recent tests on 2025-06-20, 2023-09-13, and 2021-10-23. That pattern reflects a machine presented for test in sound mechanical condition each time, with no examiner-flagged wear items left on the record to suggest chronic issues with the braking system, suspension, lighting, or structure. For a scooter now in its mid-teens, the absence of any recorded corrosion advisories on the underbody or any brake pipe or disc wear notices is a notably tidy outcome. The overall stability of the file points to a machine that has consistently met the minimum roadworthiness standard without any accumulating concerns left on the public record. With 28,771 miles recorded across roughly sixteen years, the Vespa has averaged only about 1,798 miles per year, which is unusually light usage for a vehicle of this vintage. The mileage gaps between tests, 2021 to 2023 and 2023 to 2025, suggest modest accumulation rather than any continuous heavy commuter use, and there is no evidence in the recorded figures of rapid mileage escalation between tests that would indicate motorway use or fleet-style running. Mechanically, low annual mileage on a small-capacity scooter generally means that wear items such as the drive belt, roller weights, clutch shoes, brake pads, and tyres will degrade more through standing time and rubber perishing than through mechanical wear. Standing periods also bring specific risks to a fuel-injected scooter of this era, including stale fuel, degradation of the 12V battery, and the drying and cracking of rubber seals in the brake calipers and master cylinder. Because the MOT file carries no specific advisories, there is no component flagged on the record around which to centre a targeted inspection, but a prospective buyer should still test the scooter with the low-mileage, older-vehicle context in mind. On a test ride, pay particular attention to the feel of the brakes, as light use combined with age commonly allows the front and rear brake calipers to bind or the pistons to seize slightly, producing uneven pull or a spongy lever that does not fully release. Listen for any clonks or rattles from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, which would indicate perished fork seals or worn headset bearings, both common on a Vespa GTS that has stood for extended periods. Check the rear suspension for proper rebound and damping, and inspect the CVT area for any hesitation or judder on acceleration that would suggest a glazed or worn drive belt, and visually examine the tyres for sidewall cracking consistent with age rather than just tread depth. Finally, before purchase, confirm that the fuel system has been exercised recently enough to avoid injection or throttle body issues from stale petrol, and verify that the cooling fan cuts in and that the engine reaches a stable operating temperature without warning lights. Inspect all lighting, indicators, and the horn function carefully, as these are areas where simple electrical neglect can build up over a low-use scooter. Examine the underbody and exhaust mounting for any surface corrosion typical of a UK-kept machine of this age, and lift the front shield to check for oil misting around the rear of the engine and gearbox area, which is common on higher-mileage Piaggio scooters but should still be minimal here given the recorded figures. Overall, the immaculate MOT record combined with light usage suggests a well-preserved example, provided the standing-time-related items listed above are verified at the point of sale.