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YJ58 AMU

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,400 mi
Last recorded12,400 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 AMU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 12,400 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 12,095 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 12,095 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 11,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 11,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 11,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 11,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 5,856 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 2,455 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 1,754 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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YJ58 AMU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJ58 AMU, 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 YJ58 AMU registered?

YJ58 AMU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 5 October 2008.

Is YJ58 AMU safe to buy?

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