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SN08 HGO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,956 mi
Last recorded38,956 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 HGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,956 miles

Prevent further corrosion of underside bodywork .

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,033 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 35,033 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

smoking like an auld lum

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,576 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,126 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 13,321 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 9,856 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 8,268 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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SN08 HGO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN08 HGO, 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 SN08 HGO registered?

SN08 HGO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SN08 HGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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