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YX57 CHG

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,605 mi
Last recorded6,605 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 CHG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 6,605 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 6,074 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 6,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 4,637 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 4,175 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play only. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2015 4,161 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 3,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 3,049 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 3,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YX57 CHG 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 77.8%.

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 YX57 CHG, 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 YX57 CHG registered?

YX57 CHG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is YX57 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX57 CHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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