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LJ08 DHA

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,865 mi
Last recorded21,865 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DHA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 21,865 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 21,865 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 20,388 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 20,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 20,135 miles

Fuel cap ineffective Seal missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 16,697 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 16,697 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 12,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 7,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,803 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 6,449 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LJ08 DHA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 DHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 DHA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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