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LH08 AXY

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,950 mi
Last recorded43,950 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AXY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 43,950 miles

ODOMETER INOP

Pass 9 Oct 2024 43,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 41,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 35,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,828 miles

Front front tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Oct 2021 29,828 miles

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

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

Front front tyre worn on edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 29,828 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 29,828 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,828 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 29,828 miles

front pads are low

n/s brake control is damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2018 29,828 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Central Lower Engine oil leak visible

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 29,828 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working Both controls. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake control lever damaged.

The front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

The rear tyre has 2mm of tread depth at it's lowest point.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,957 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 16,491 miles

plastic fuel pipe is crazing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 16,491 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

plastic fuel pipe is crazing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 14,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,563 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,124 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 10,697 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 10,697 miles

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

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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LH08 AXY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LH08 AXY, 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 LH08 AXY registered?

LH08 AXY is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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