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R1 MPK

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,945 mi
Last recorded23,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MPK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 23,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 22,882 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 22,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 21,267 miles

Rear Tyre tread getting low

Pass 24 May 2021 20,649 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 20,166 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

advise inspect rear pads

Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,867 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both tires are 2011 and show signs of perishing check presures and consider replacement £125 approx fitted (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 17,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,143 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 17,143 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 14,460 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 4,832 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,667 miles

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

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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R1 MPK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R1 MPK, 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 R1 MPK registered?

R1 MPK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is R1 MPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 MPK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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