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HF08 VCM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,834 mi
Last recorded7,834 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 VCM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 7,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 7,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 7,637 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess DAMPER (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 7,637 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess DAMPER (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 7,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 6,199 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 6,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 5,510 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 5,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 5,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 4,002 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 VCM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

HF08 VCM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is HF08 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF08 VCM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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