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LJ08 DHC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,028 mi
Last recorded11,028 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DHC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 11,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 11,028 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 11,028 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,028 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 11,028 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 11,028 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 11,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,028 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,028 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 11,028 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 429 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 429 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 DHC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ08 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

LJ08 DHC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is LJ08 DHC safe to buy?

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