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GX08 GUF

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,719 mi
Last recorded36,719 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GUF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 36,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 36,703 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Brake shoes excessively worn (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 35,163 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 35,162 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock due to damaged loose front fender (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 29,797 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,938 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 23,928 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to side stand (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to engine / suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear no plate not square with bike

Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,211 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 10,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 5,718 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,033 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 15,461 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 15,432 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 8,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 6,048 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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GX08 GUF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX08 GUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX08 GUF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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