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N208 XAU

1995 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,713 mi
Last recorded16,713 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Vespa15,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 XAU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 16,713 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 16,312 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 16,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 15,914 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2016 15,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,714 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,132 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,878 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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N208 XAU is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 15,989 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 N208 XAU, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N208 XAU registered?

N208 XAU is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N208 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 XAU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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