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WA08 RYO

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,561 mi
Last recorded9,561 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 9,561 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 9,561 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 9,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 9,145 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 8,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 8,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 8,116 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 7,483 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 7,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 6,206 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 5,704 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 5,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,039 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 4,582 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2012 4,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 3,391 miles

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

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 RYO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 RYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 RYO registered?

WA08 RYO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WA08 RYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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