Tamoretti 125 Retro (2008)
2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro is a significantly weaker performer than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 41.5% compared to the national 80% benchmark. While the dangerous defect rate of 8.4% isn't alarming, the low pass rate suggests these scooters are prone to routine maintenance issues that catch owners unprepared.
With a median mileage of only 3,182 miles for a 16-year-old machine, these are lightly-used vehicles, yet they still average 0.69 failures and 1.1 advisories per test—indicating age and storage neglect matter more than miles. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a scooter specialist and factor in regular recommissioning costs, particularly around fuel system and electrics after periods of standing.
What to check before buying a 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro vehicles fall between 2,011 and 5,578 miles.
2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro — Still on the Road
12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.
MOT History Averages
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