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G8 ABJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,121 mi
Last recorded10,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 ABJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 10,121 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 9,414 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 9,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 9,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 8,688 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 8,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 7,501 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 7,388 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 6,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 5,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 4,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 3,763 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 3,195 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 3,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 2,822 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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G8 ABJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G8 ABJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 ABJ registered?

G8 ABJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is G8 ABJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 ABJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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