MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,427 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
rear no plate lamp not working.
front brake binding slightly.
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
front brake binding slightly.
speedo cable broken.
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX08 RUA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DX08 RUA, 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 DX08 RUA registered?
DX08 RUA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2008.
Is DX08 RUA safe to buy?
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