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R44 DGM

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,748 mi
Last recorded39,748 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 DGM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 39,748 miles

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 39,478 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Stop lamp remains on when front brake is released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 39,331 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 39,330 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,834 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 38,834 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,344 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,102 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front advisory due to year of tyre manufacture 2012

Central Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear advisory due to year of tyre manufacture 2012

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,969 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 36,287 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 36,287 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,114 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 30,227 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,958 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 24,156 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,952 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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R44 DGM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R44 DGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R44 DGM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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