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FJ08 TFZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,358 mi
Last recorded4,358 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 TFZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 4,358 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2024 4,341 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 4,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 4,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 4,332 miles

slight oil leak on the engine

Pass 12 Nov 2019 4,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 4,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 4,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 4,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 4,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 4,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 3,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 3,502 miles

centre stand is twisted.

engine has oil leak. (not going onto tyre)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 3,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

centre stand is twisted.

engine has oil leak. (not going onto tyre)

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 TFZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

FJ08 TFZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is FJ08 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 TFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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