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AAA 111V

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

22,511 mi
Last recorded22,511 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 111V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 22,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 22,360 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 22,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 21,321 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 21,321 miles

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

centre stand damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,392 miles

headstock bearings slightly notchy

Fail 3 Sep 2018 20,392 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

headstock bearings slightly notchy

Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,165 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 18,165 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,045 miles

top fairing, headlight cowling insecure

tyre pressures low, pumped up.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,045 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

top fairing, headlight cowling insecure

tyre pressures low, pumped up.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 14,974 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 14,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 May 2013 12,787 miles

2 stroke spillage

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 10 May 2013 12,787 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

2 stroke spillage

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,881 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 8,881 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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AAA 111V is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAA 111V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AAA 111V is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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