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DX08 NNT

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,204 mi
Last recorded33,204 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 NNT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 33,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,638 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 28,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 28,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 26,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 25,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 24,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 23,287 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 23,287 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 9,790 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,787 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 9,787 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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DX08 NNT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX08 NNT, 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 DX08 NNT registered?

DX08 NNT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is DX08 NNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 NNT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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