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HK57 LUV

2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,505 mi
Last recorded25,505 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 1258,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 LUV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Lxv 125
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 25,505 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 25,505 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 24,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 23,864 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 22,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 21,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 18,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,941 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 14,941 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 12,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 11,647 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre tread getting low

Fail 23 May 2017 11,647 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 17 May 2016 9,085 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre tread getting low

number plate lamp not working

Pass 27 May 2015 7,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 5,677 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 4,769 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 4,002 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 2,340 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125?

Based on 1,887 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
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HK57 LUV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK57 LUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK57 LUV registered?

HK57 LUV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Lxv 125, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is HK57 LUV safe to buy?

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