MOT Status
ValidMileage
12,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
No air in front tyre (PRS)
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front tyre pressure low (PRS)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU08 GFX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?
BU08 GFX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is BU08 GFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU08 GFX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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