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GN08 HXV

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 46cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,942 mi
Last recorded17,942 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 HXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine46cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,942 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 17,942 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies r/h brake switch failed (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 17,913 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 17,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 7,093 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2013 7,093 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front head light reflector cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2012 7,093 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front head light reflector cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2011 5,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 5,010 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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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GN08 HXV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 46cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GN08 HXV, 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 GN08 HXV registered?

GN08 HXV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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