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FJ08 TLN

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,737 mi
Last recorded7,737 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 TLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 7,737 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 7,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Tail light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced Both front indicator lens tinted NEAR FAIL (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced Both rear indictor lens tinted NEAR FAIL (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Advise play NEAR FAIL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Front tyre under inflated DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2024 7,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 6,874 miles

Front Advise tyre under inflated

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced Advise both front lens tinted NEAR FAIL (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Advise tyre under inflated

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced Advise both rear lens tinted NEAR FAIL (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 5,540 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced Advise both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced Both rear lens (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 5,540 miles

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

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced Advise both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced Both rear lens (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat ()

Pass 24 Jul 2021 4,276 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 4,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

no mirrors fitted to machine at time of test .

Pass 17 Apr 2012 1,305 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 TLN is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

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

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