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B208 AKN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,668 mi
Last recorded12,668 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB208 AKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 12,668 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 9,570 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 9,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 9,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 8,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 6,130 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 1,330 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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B208 AKN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B208 AKN, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B208 AKN registered?

B208 AKN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is B208 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B208 AKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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