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GX08 JNJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,771 mi
Last recorded17,771 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 JNJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 17,771 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 17,740 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded near swing arm mounts (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 15,088 miles

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 13,676 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,987 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

lower floor panel badly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 12,987 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

lower floor panel badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 12,267 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binds slightly

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,348 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 9,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,904 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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GX08 JNJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX08 JNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX08 JNJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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