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HY08 FWP

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,400 mi
Last recorded16,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 FWP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 16,400 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 16,387 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 15,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 14,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 13,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 13,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 13,171 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 12,911 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 12,523 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 12,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 9,739 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 7,636 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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HY08 FWP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY08 FWP, 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 HY08 FWP registered?

HY08 FWP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 FWP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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