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EU08 HTK

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,410 mi
Last recorded20,410 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HTK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 20,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 18,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 18,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 17,227 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2022 16,652 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 16,652 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 16,645 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 15,833 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,730 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,760 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 10,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,119 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 HTK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU08 HTK, 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 EU08 HTK registered?

EU08 HTK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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