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RX57 NZA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,938 mi
Last recorded31,938 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 NZA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 31,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 30,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 27,285 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 26,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 24,961 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 24,961 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 21,866 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 13,590 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 12,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,554 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,048 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 8,365 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 8,365 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fail 31 May 2012 6,074 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2012 6,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 4,154 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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RX57 NZA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RX57 NZA, 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 RX57 NZA registered?

RX57 NZA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 February 2008.

Is RX57 NZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX57 NZA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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