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YN08 OTD

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,775 mi
Last recorded50,775 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 OTD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,071 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 48,071 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,238 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 47,237 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 38,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,240 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,239 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,360 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 25,180 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,608 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 20,608 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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YN08 OTD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YN08 OTD, 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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YN08 OTD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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