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FJ08 CVH

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,932 mi
Last recorded32,932 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CVH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 32,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,774 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 27,774 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 27,730 miles

Rear Rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2023 27,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,272 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 21,482 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,722 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 19,722 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,075 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 13,771 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,787 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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FJ08 CVH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ08 CVH, 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 FJ08 CVH registered?

FJ08 CVH is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is FJ08 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 CVH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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