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EU08 VTK

2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,653 mi
Last recorded4,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro3,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 VTK
MakeTamoretti
Model125 Retro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 4,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 4,653 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 3,218 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 3,218 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 2,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 2,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 2,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 2,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,028 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 2,022 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 1,991 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 1,960 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 1,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,664 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 1,655 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Tamoretti 125 Retro?

Based on 1,634 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
368
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 44
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 39
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EU08 VTK is a 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 3,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tamoretti 125 Retro fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 VTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tamoretti 125 Retro typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Tamoretti 125 Retro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU08 VTK registered?

EU08 VTK is a 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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