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SN08 HHL

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,405 mi
Last recorded5,405 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 HHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 5,405 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 5,405 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 5,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 4,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 3,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 2,358 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 1,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 1,265 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 155 miles

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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SN08 HHL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN08 HHL, 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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What year was SN08 HHL registered?

SN08 HHL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SN08 HHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 HHL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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