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OU58 DYG

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,261 mi
Last recorded18,261 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 DYG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 18,261 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 18,016 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 18,016 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 17,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 16,836 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 16,836 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,132 miles

Front Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,027 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 16,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 14,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,064 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyre unevenly worn

Rear brake not adjusted

Rear tyre flat

Pass 17 Feb 2015 9,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 7,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 6,481 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 6,481 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 4,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 4,297 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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OU58 DYG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU58 DYG, 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 OU58 DYG registered?

OU58 DYG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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