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FJ08 KHV

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,351 mi
Last recorded16,351 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 KHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 16,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 14,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 11,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 10,371 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 10,104 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 10,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 9,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 8,155 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 8,155 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,063 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 6,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 4,607 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 1,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 1,855 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 1,702 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,607 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 KHV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KHV, 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 FJ08 KHV registered?

FJ08 KHV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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