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LJ08 DFO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,712 mi
Last recorded29,712 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DFO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,712 miles

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

Front brake lever bent

Steering slight loose

Fail 22 Aug 2022 29,712 miles

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

Front brake lever bent

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

Steering slight loose

Pass 6 Oct 2021 27,489 miles

n.p loose

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,658 miles

Offside mirror missing

Pass 16 Feb 2019 26,656 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 20,418 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 20,418 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Safety bar insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 13,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 8,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,099 miles

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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LJ08 DFO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 DFO, 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 LJ08 DFO registered?

LJ08 DFO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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