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FJ08 WLL

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,700 mi
Last recorded17,700 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 WLL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 17,700 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 17,344 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 17,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 15,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,043 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 11,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 10,923 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 10,918 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 7,671 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 7,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 4,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 2,890 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 1,696 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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FJ08 WLL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 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 S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 WLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 WLL registered?

FJ08 WLL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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