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GX08 LFG

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,831 mi
Last recorded12,831 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 LFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 12,831 miles

Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2026 12,831 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2025 12,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 12,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 12,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 11,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 May 2018 11,050 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Offside rear indicator damaged

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

Pass 11 May 2017 8,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 3,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 3,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 3,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 3,211 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 9,983 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,807 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 LFG 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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

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

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