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FJ58 HBC

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,290 mi
Last recorded14,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 HBC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 14,290 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of structure corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 13,845 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 13,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 12,579 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 11,037 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 11,037 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 10,977 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 10,977 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 10,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 10,802 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 9,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 8,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 7,522 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,160 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 5,505 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 5,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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FJ58 HBC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJ58 HBC, 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 FJ58 HBC registered?

FJ58 HBC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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