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SN08 MDW

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,533 mi
Last recorded1,533 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 MDW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 1,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 1,533 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2012 1,520 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 MDW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MDW, 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

How do I check the history of SN08 MDW?

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What year was SN08 MDW registered?

SN08 MDW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is SN08 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 MDW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN08 MDW have outstanding finance?

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