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LJ08 DFG

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,442 mi
Last recorded18,442 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 18,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 18,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 17,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 17,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 15,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 15,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 14,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 11,012 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 7,860 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,855 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,747 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 5,698 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 5,692 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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LJ08 DFG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 DFG, 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 LJ08 DFG registered?

LJ08 DFG is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is LJ08 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 DFG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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