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LJ08 DGZ

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,584 mi
Last recorded16,584 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 12516,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 16,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 16,561 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,452 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 16,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 16,234 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 15,179 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,039 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,129 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 13,129 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 11,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,706 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 May 2012 9,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

headlight beam pattern deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2012 9,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headlight beam pattern deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,466 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ08 DGZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 16,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 DGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 DGZ registered?

LJ08 DGZ is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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