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GX08 LFA

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,267 mi
Last recorded9,267 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 LFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,267 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 9,267 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 9,267 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 9,268 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 9,267 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,267 miles

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

rear mudgaurd broken

Fail 23 Apr 2015 9,267 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

rear mudgaurd broken

Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,138 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 May 2012 5,676 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 5,676 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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GX08 LFA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GX08 LFA, 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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What year was GX08 LFA registered?

GX08 LFA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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