MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly underside rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly underside rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively Engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre pressures low. Front tyre wearing unevenly.
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre pressures low. Front tyre wearing unevenly.
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front tyre wearing unevenly.
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front tyre wearing unevenly.
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ08 SVP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?
FJ08 SVP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2008.
Is FJ08 SVP safe to buy?
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