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AY08 GVK

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,276 mi
Last recorded38,276 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 GVK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 38,276 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 38,268 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 36,930 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 36,930 miles

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

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 35,005 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 34,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 33,721 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to exhaust and chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2018 33,689 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,309 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded chassis plate has slight corrasion (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,845 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,052 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,711 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Aug 2011 10,381 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 GVK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Orange 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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

AY08 GVK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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