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S300 FJS

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,792 mi
Last recorded19,792 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 FJS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 19,792 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 19,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 19,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 19,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 19,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 17,378 miles

Front Brake disc fractured Several cracks around ventilating hols. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 15,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 14,567 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 14,567 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,757 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2017 11,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,170 miles

rear number plate detoriated

Fail 6 Jul 2016 11,128 miles

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

rear number plate detoriated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 9,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,468 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 9,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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S300 FJS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S300 FJS, 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 S300 FJS registered?

S300 FJS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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