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HX08 YYL

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,789 mi
Last recorded1,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 1,789 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 1,722 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 1,688 miles

advise, rear light lens slightly damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 1,569 miles

advise, slight damage evident to rear light lens.

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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HX08 YYL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX08 YYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX08 YYL registered?

HX08 YYL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is HX08 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX08 YYL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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