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SF08 EET

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,385 mi
Last recorded9,385 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 EET
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 9,385 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 8,324 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front advisory due to front tyres year of manufacture

Nearside Rear oil level slightly high

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 6,012 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 6,003 miles

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

centre stand not fully returning

Pass 15 Jul 2020 4,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 3,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 3,706 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 3,293 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 2,364 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 2,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,472 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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SF08 EET is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SF08 EET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF08 EET registered?

SF08 EET is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SF08 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF08 EET shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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