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WA08 MLZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,649 mi
Last recorded14,649 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 MLZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 10,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 6,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 6,394 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 6,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,006 miles

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

front tyre wearing thin

Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,175 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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WA08 MLZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WA08 MLZ, 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 WA08 MLZ registered?

WA08 MLZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is WA08 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 MLZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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