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BX08 ETL

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,269 mi
Last recorded12,269 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 ETL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 12,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 12,269 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 12,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 11,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 9,897 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 8,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 6,707 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 6,675 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 5,527 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 4,297 miles

Registration plate slightly reduced in size

Pass 17 May 2013 2,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 1,415 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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BX08 ETL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BX08 ETL, 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 BX08 ETL registered?

BX08 ETL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is BX08 ETL safe to buy?

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