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HF08 WMJ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,990 mi
Last recorded12,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 WMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 12,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 12,563 miles

Front HUB BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Front SUSPENSION LINKAGE STIFF

Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,404 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,682 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 9,681 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 9,126 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 WMJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF08 WMJ registered?

HF08 WMJ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is HF08 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF08 WMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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