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FJ08 SVP

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,625 mi
Last recorded39,625 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 SVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 39,625 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 39,625 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 35,843 miles

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))

Fail 5 May 2021 35,843 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 35,653 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 35,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,225 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively Engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,540 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 31,540 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,101 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 11,227 miles

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.

Pass 19 May 2012 11,227 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,843 miles

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.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 8,843 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 8,827 miles

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.

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 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.

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