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AJ58 OTG

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,794 mi
Last recorded9,794 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 OTG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 9,794 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 9,794 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ineffective Seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 9,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 9,767 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 9,767 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 9,762 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 9,762 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 9,703 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 9,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 9,629 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 9,629 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 9,532 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 9,487 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 9,366 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 9,366 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,184 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 8,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 6,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 4,202 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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AJ58 OTG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ58 OTG, 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 AJ58 OTG registered?

AJ58 OTG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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