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B607 PGX

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,385 mi
Last recorded49,385 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB607 PGX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 49,385 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 49,385 miles

Central Upper Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion to central,upper,chassis tube section at rearmost end. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Front brake lever has much free play but brake performance reach required level. Adjustment at wheel on maximum.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Indicator intermittent with engine running. Possible vibration to connectors. Benefit of doubt afforded.

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,385 miles

Corrosion to frame

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,385 miles

both rear indicators lens are broken

throttle slightly loose

Fail 17 Jan 2023 49,385 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear on the rear hub one bolt is not fully home ?

both rear indicators lens are broken

front horn casting loose

throttle slightly loose

Fail 29 Nov 2022 49,385 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front horn casting loose

Front wheel bearings rough

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

both rear indicator lens broken

throttle slightly loose

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,386 miles

Body and underside are corroded but not holed at time of test

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked/damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2021 49,385 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Body and underside are corroded but not holed at time of test

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked/damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,385 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 49,385 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,580 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 48,580 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Luggage rack / back rest cracked and insecure. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,737 miles

Front & Rear tyres are flat

Pass 26 May 2017 44,889 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 44,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,889 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,752 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,723 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,723 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,008 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 34,006 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,005 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,005 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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B607 PGX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B607 PGX, 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 B607 PGX registered?

B607 PGX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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