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FX08 DKY

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,191 mi
Last recorded34,191 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 DKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 34,191 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess soft but still has dampening (5.3.3 (d))

both tyres old by date

Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 31,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 30,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,042 miles

Front suspension soft on travel

Pass 7 Apr 2018 28,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 24,324 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,545 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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FX08 DKY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX08 DKY, 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 FX08 DKY registered?

FX08 DKY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is FX08 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 DKY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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