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GX08 LFE

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

7,500 mi
Last recorded7,500 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 LFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 7,500 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak from right hand side

Fail 8 Dec 2025 7,500 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak from right hand side

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 7,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 6,563 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 6,355 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 6,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 5,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 5,841 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 5,217 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 5,217 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 4,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 4,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 3,737 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 3,737 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 3,577 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Left hand lever/mirror bracket loose

Pass 7 Jan 2014 3,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 3,142 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 2,362 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 2,362 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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GX08 LFE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX08 LFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX08 LFE registered?

GX08 LFE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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