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AJ58 NBY

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,101 mi
Last recorded18,101 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 NBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 17,961 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 17,961 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 17,508 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 17,482 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 12,335 miles

front engine mount bushes perished

Fail 9 Oct 2017 12,335 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front engine mount bushes perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 11,121 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 10,461 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 10,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,255 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,971 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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AJ58 NBY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ58 NBY, 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 AJ58 NBY registered?

AJ58 NBY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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