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AU08 FJE

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,812 mi
Last recorded21,812 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 FJE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 21,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 21,765 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 21,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,760 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,293 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 16,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,847 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 10,842 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,894 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 5,889 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 2,667 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 2,283 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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AU08 FJE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 FJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 FJE registered?

AU08 FJE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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