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AE08 JXX

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,178 mi
Last recorded39,178 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JXX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 39,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 34,395 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 32,136 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 22,414 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 22,414 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 20,266 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 6,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 6,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,973 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 5,973 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,398 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 5,398 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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AE08 JXX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE08 JXX, 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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What year was AE08 JXX registered?

AE08 JXX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AE08 JXX safe to buy?

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