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FJ58 XMF

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,498 mi
Last recorded56,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 XMF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad worn moor than outer (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,185 miles

Engine mountings slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2022 54,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 49,591 miles

Front shock has slightly reduced damping

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 49,591 miles

Brake lever insecure Rear brake lever pivot loose/nut loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front shock has slightly reduced damping

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,799 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 42,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,551 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,406 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,406 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,241 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 29,913 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 29,913 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 17,525 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 17,525 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,153 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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FJ58 XMF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJ58 XMF, 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 FJ58 XMF registered?

FJ58 XMF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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