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FJ08 TLO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,008 mi
Last recorded17,008 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 TLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 17,008 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 17,008 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 16,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,695 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 15,185 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,930 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,857 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 11,669 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 11,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 11,022 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 10,647 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

rear brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2011 7,160 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 6,435 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

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 TLO 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 71.4%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

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

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