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GX08 LFF

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,880 mi
Last recorded8,880 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 LFF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 8,880 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underfloor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2023 8,603 miles

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

Front tyre perished and in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2022 8,162 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 7,771 miles

Rear number plate is damaged

indicator switch has only just met the requirements

Pass 2 Apr 2020 7,458 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 6,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 5,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 5,038 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 5,038 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 3,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 2,896 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 1,267 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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GX08 LFF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

GX08 LFF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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