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HW08 ATY

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,044 mi
Last recorded13,044 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 ATY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 13,044 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 13,044 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 12,955 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot plates have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 12,858 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 12,858 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 15,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 12,621 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 12,323 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 12,323 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 11,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on low point (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Floor pan slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,581 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,857 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 9,857 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,684 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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HW08 ATY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HW08 ATY, 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 HW08 ATY registered?

HW08 ATY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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