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FJ08 CVM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,241 mi
Last recorded34,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CVM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 34,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2026 34,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 34,241 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 34,241 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 34,241 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 32,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 32,365 miles

Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 27,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 24,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 20,881 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 17,042 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 13,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 10,177 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 8,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 8,753 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 8,753 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 7,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,029 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 CVM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FJ08 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

FJ08 CVM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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