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HF08 UCT

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,011 mi
Last recorded31,011 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 UCT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 31,011 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 30,612 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 30,612 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 26,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 25,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,406 miles

Rear tyre has reduced pressure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,302 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Speedo cable broken.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,372 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect weak spring poor damping (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 18,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 18,294 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 May 2014 18,294 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,033 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2013 18,033 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2012 17,701 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 17,696 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,422 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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HF08 UCT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF08 UCT, 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 HF08 UCT registered?

HF08 UCT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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