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FN08 COA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,614 mi
Last recorded39,614 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 COA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 39,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside has areas of corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2023 39,607 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,709 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 37,689 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,461 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 29,383 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 29,349 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,221 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underneath footboard. (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 19,261 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,829 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 15,784 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2012 12,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,748 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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FN08 COA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc 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 FN08 COA, 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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FN08 COA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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