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AU08 BWZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,042 mi
Last recorded17,042 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 17,042 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 17,033 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2024 16,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 15,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 14,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 13,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 12,584 miles

Number plate light not wired in from manafacture

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 12,339 miles

Number plate light not wired in from new

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 11,985 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,633 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 10,633 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,913 miles

Head light dim

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,150 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 6,053 miles

Rear brake lever near maximum travel

Pass 1 Oct 2012 3,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 3,487 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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AU08 BWZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU08 BWZ, 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 AU08 BWZ registered?

AU08 BWZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 BWZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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