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AE08 NFV

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,063 mi
Last recorded6,063 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 NFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 6,063 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 6,050 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2025 5,985 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 5,985 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2014 5,985 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Left side mirror insecure

registration plate light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2012 5,905 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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AE08 NFV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 NFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE08 NFV registered?

AE08 NFV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is AE08 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 NFV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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