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KX08 LVD

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,430 mi
Last recorded16,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 LVD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 16,430 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 16,430 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Pads require checking for delamination (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 16,328 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 16,314 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 16,132 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 16,042 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,771 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

vacuum pipe from carburettor very perished

Pass 28 Oct 2019 15,570 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 15,428 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 15,428 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 15,171 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2017 15,171 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 May 2016 14,444 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 20 May 2016 14,444 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,907 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,352 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2013 13,153 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,153 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2012 12,326 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,747 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 11,747 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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KX08 LVD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX08 LVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX08 LVD registered?

KX08 LVD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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