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BU08 GFY

2008 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,821 mi
Last recorded26,821 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)8,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GFY
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,821 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 26,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 26,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 25,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,672 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 25,672 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Inner left hand grip loose

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,046 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 25,046 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2016 24,307 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated exhaust is badly corroded . (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,904 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 15,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 10,679 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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BU08 GFY is a 2008 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,506 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 GFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU08 GFY registered?

BU08 GFY is a 2008 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BU08 GFY safe to buy?

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