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HF08 VCT

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,238 mi
Last recorded10,238 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 VCT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 10,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 9,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 9,282 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 9,086 miles

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

Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. arm (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,850 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 8,850 miles

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,578 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 8,578 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,509 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,705 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 6,704 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 5,684 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 5,684 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2011 2,857 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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HF08 VCT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF08 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF08 VCT registered?

HF08 VCT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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The MOT history for HF08 VCT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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