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BU08 ETZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,385 mi
Last recorded18,385 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ETZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 18,385 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 18,385 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,357 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 18,273 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,262 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,198 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))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 18,198 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 18,152 miles

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

notch at steering borderline

Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,691 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,577 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,344 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2014 13,344 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,730 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2013 8,730 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2012 4,822 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,803 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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BU08 ETZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU08 ETZ, 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 BU08 ETZ registered?

BU08 ETZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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