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HX08 YXZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,992 mi
Last recorded12,992 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 12,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 8,989 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,939 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 8,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 8,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 7,367 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 7,367 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 6,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 4,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,380 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2011 4,378 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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HX08 YXZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HX08 YXZ, 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 HX08 YXZ registered?

HX08 YXZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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