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EU08 RMO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,521 mi
Last recorded9,521 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 RMO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 9,521 miles

front tyre is cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2021 9,521 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

front tyre is cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2020 9,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 9,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 9,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 9,113 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 8,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 8,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,013 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 7,133 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,133 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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 RMO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RMO, 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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EU08 RMO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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