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T8 FAW

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,196 mi
Last recorded8,196 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 FAW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 8,196 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 8,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 7,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 7,460 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 6,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 6,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 6,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 6,076 miles

Play in rear wheel bearing and or wheel fixing.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 5,460 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 5,046 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 4,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 4,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 3,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 3,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 2,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 2,335 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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T8 FAW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 T8 FAW, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T8 FAW registered?

T8 FAW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is T8 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 FAW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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