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AF08 DUF

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,571 mi
Last recorded21,571 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 DUF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 21,571 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 21,571 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 21,571 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 21,571 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,571 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,713 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 15,422 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,476 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2017 10,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 5,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 3,193 miles

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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AF08 DUF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF08 DUF, 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 AF08 DUF registered?

AF08 DUF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is AF08 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 DUF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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