MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play forks slightly loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))
center of belly pan rusting
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN08 HYF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SN08 HYF, 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 HYF registered?
SN08 HYF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 June 2008.
Is SN08 HYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SN08 HYF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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