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BX08 ZBO

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,151 mi
Last recorded5,151 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 ZBO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 5,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 5,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 4,981 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 4,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 3,047 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 2,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 2,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 2,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 1,665 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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BX08 ZBO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 ZBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX08 ZBO registered?

BX08 ZBO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is BX08 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX08 ZBO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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