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AU58 EFS

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,259 mi
Last recorded18,259 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 EFS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 18,259 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 18,259 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 13,924 miles

Front Front Tyre - Cracking appearing within thread pattern

Fail 9 Nov 2021 13,924 miles

Front Front Tyre - Cracking appearing within thread pattern

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 11,140 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre slightly perished in tread

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of frame body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,583 miles

Brake cable slightly loose Rear brake cable needs adjusting soon, brake performance is ok at present but adequate reserve travel at lever will decrease. (1.1.15 (c))

Front tyre has slight perishing in tread

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak from two stroke oil tank union

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Rear tyre valve slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 9,940 miles

Steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 17 Jul 2018 9,940 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,151 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 9,151 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,401 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,331 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 4,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 4,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 2,636 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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AU58 EFS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU58 EFS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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