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GN08 UOU

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,842 mi
Last recorded6,842 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 UOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 6,842 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 6,842 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 6,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 6,842 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 6,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 6,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 5,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 5,611 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 4,905 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 4,848 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 4,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 4,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

left front indicator lens broken

Pass 6 Aug 2013 4,278 miles

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

left front indicator lens broken

Pass 1 Aug 2012 3,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 3,102 miles

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 UOU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

GN08 UOU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is GN08 UOU safe to buy?

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