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EU08 HBN

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,052 mi
Last recorded50,052 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HBN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 50,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,751 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 38,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 30,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 2,853 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 24,630 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,067 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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EU08 HBN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU08 HBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU08 HBN registered?

EU08 HBN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is EU08 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 HBN shows 12 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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