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HF08 VYB

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,078 mi
Last recorded32,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 VYB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 32,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 29,641 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 29,605 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,605 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 27,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,472 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 21,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,600 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 18,600 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,477 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 1,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 1,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,141 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 9,141 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,304 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 5,278 miles

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.

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 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.

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The MOT history for HF08 VYB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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