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AU08 HGP

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,692 mi
Last recorded9,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 9,692 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 9,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working **from either handlebar lever** (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 8,632 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 8,632 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 7,550 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 6,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 5,601 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 5,165 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,833 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 HGP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

AU08 HGP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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