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FJ08 VWW

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,871 mi
Last recorded7,871 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 VWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 7,871 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 7,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 7,503 miles

wear to rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2012 7,367 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 6,773 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 VWW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWW, 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

How do I check the history of FJ08 VWW?

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What year was FJ08 VWW registered?

FJ08 VWW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is FJ08 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 VWW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ08 VWW have outstanding finance?

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