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GX08 NLU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,807 mi
Last recorded1,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 NLU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 1,807 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 1,807 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 12,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 10,325 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 8,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 8,282 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 8,278 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear indicator lense broken

Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,820 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 2,290 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,290 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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GX08 NLU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX08 NLU, 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 GX08 NLU registered?

GX08 NLU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is GX08 NLU safe to buy?

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