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L66 SKA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,389 mi
Last recorded6,389 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 SKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 6,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 5,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 5,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 5,334 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 5,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 5,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 5,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 4,216 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 4,201 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front brake stiff to apply

Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 1,393 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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L66 SKA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 L66 SKA, 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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How do I check the history of L66 SKA?

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What year was L66 SKA registered?

L66 SKA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is L66 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L66 SKA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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