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NK08 AVE

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,708 mi
Last recorded37,708 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 AVE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2021 37,708 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Structural integrity and corrosion user floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,306 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,261 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 37,261 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 23,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 9,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,870 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,870 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,866 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 18,853 miles

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

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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NK08 AVE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK08 AVE, 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 NK08 AVE registered?

NK08 AVE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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