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EU08 XUK

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,903 mi
Last recorded25,903 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XUK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 25,903 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 21,764 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 18,359 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 18,359 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 9,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 8,454 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 5,696 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 4,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 4,592 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 3,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 3,466 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 XUK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

EU08 XUK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is EU08 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 XUK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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