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HC08 AFC

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,268 mi
Last recorded33,268 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC08 AFC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 33,268 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 32,669 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 32,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 32,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,470 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 30,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 25,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 25,294 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,427 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 20,427 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 12,392 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,392 miles

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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HC08 AFC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HC08 AFC, 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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What year was HC08 AFC registered?

HC08 AFC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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