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AU08 HGX

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,963 mi
Last recorded23,963 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HGX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 23,963 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,960 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 23,960 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,718 miles

Nearside Front Left hand side mirror insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever is bent (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 23,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever is bent (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,901 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 21,901 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,797 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,797 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,551 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 18,851 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre stand pivot worn - vehicle unstable when stationary and on stand

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,772 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

center stand is worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,851 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 HGX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGX, 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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AU08 HGX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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