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RK08 DPZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,497 mi
Last recorded15,497 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 DPZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,497 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,325 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 14,318 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,694 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 11,694 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 10,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 2,810 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 2,810 miles

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)) DANGEROUS

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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RK08 DPZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK08 DPZ, 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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What year was RK08 DPZ registered?

RK08 DPZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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