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PF08 ULR

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,670 mi
Last recorded33,670 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 ULR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 33,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 33,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,905 miles

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2018 31,895 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2017 27,616 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,959 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 24,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,615 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,091 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 16,597 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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PF08 ULR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF08 ULR, 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 PF08 ULR registered?

PF08 ULR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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