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LF08 DVO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,029 mi
Last recorded23,029 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 DVO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 23,029 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 23,008 miles

Steering operation impeded by a leg shield steering stop damaged ,turns to far to the left mudguard makes contact with leg shield (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 22,915 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 22,915 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 22,675 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 22,675 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 22,375 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 22,375 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 21,836 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 21,836 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 21,549 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 21,229 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 20,713 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 19,670 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 19,669 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,919 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 15,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 13,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 13,039 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 11,525 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 11,525 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 9,341 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 9,341 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 7,022 miles

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

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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LF08 DVO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF08 DVO, 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 LF08 DVO registered?

LF08 DVO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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