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CX08 BVT

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,345 mi
Last recorded36,345 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 BVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 36,345 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 36,317 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 36,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 35,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 33,409 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,097 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 31,097 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,370 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 8,786 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 8,786 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 6,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 19 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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CX08 BVT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CX08 BVT, 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 CX08 BVT registered?

CX08 BVT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CX08 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 BVT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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