MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear light lens slightly damaged but not showing a white light
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear light lens slightly damaged but not showing a white light
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF08 VYB is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?
HF08 VYB is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2008.
Is HF08 VYB safe to buy?
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