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KX08 LUZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,915 mi
Last recorded14,915 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 LUZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,915 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 14,915 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 5,889 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 4,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 2,721 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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KX08 LUZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 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 S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX08 LUZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX08 LUZ registered?

KX08 LUZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KX08 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX08 LUZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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