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GN08 UOG

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,876 mi
Last recorded14,876 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 UOG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 14,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 14,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 14,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 13,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,342 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 13,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,342 miles

Nearside Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 13,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,314 miles

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 13,314 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,331 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012
Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,655 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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GN08 UOG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 UOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN08 UOG registered?

GN08 UOG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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The MOT history for GN08 UOG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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