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FJ08 CXA

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,323 mi
Last recorded3,323 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 3,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 3,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 3,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 2,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 2,901 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 2,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 2,768 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 2,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 2,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 2,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 2,148 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 1,937 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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FJ08 CXA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 CXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ08 CXA?

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What year was FJ08 CXA registered?

FJ08 CXA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is FJ08 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 CXA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ08 CXA have outstanding finance?

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