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RK08 BFL

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,566 mi
Last recorded6,566 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 BFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 6,566 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 4,967 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 4,967 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 4,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 4,660 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 4,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 3,837 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 2,747 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 1,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 318 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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RK08 BFL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RK08 BFL, 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 RK08 BFL registered?

RK08 BFL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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