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AY08 EGD

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,901 mi
Last recorded17,901 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 EGD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 17,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 17,614 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 17,614 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 15,186 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 11,160 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 11,160 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,688 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 9,688 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,478 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 8,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front operated. (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 6,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,011 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 3,726 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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AY08 EGD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY08 EGD, 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 AY08 EGD registered?

AY08 EGD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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