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RX57 NUK

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,149 mi
Last recorded49,149 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 NUK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,149 miles

Lower complete floor panel has had metal sheeting screwed on..so cannot check what looks like corrosion underneath.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 49,149 miles

Lower complete floor panel has had metal sheeting screwed on..so cannot check what looks like corrosion underneath.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 49,122 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,654 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,499 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 35,499 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies switch (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,360 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 28,360 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,982 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 21,982 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,250 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 6,666 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,312 miles

Revs up by itself when on main stand and being sat on.

o/s/f directional indicator lens damaged

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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RX57 NUK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX57 NUK, 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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RX57 NUK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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