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DX08 RUA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,427 mi
Last recorded17,427 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 RUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 17,427 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 17,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 16,854 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 16,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 16,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,624 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 14,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 13,186 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 13,186 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,091 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 11,091 miles

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.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,480 miles

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 9,480 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,480 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 9,480 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,391 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 9,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,141 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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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.

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