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AO57 FVR

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,568 mi
Last recorded17,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 FVR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,568 miles

front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Jan 2012 17,568 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,832 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 14,832 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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AO57 FVR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AO57 FVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO57 FVR registered?

AO57 FVR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is AO57 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 FVR shows 4 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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