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WA08 FFS

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,954 mi
Last recorded24,954 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 FFS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 24,954 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 24,954 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 24,954 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 24,954 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 21,368 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 16,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 16,571 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 13,418 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 13,418 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,855 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 12,855 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 12,551 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 9,329 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 9,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 8,788 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2011 7,410 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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WA08 FFS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 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 S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 FFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA08 FFS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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