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LJ08 DJD

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,114 mi
Last recorded15,114 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DJD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2025 15,114 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 14,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 14,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 13,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 13,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 12,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 11,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 9,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 8,593 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 8,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 5,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,027 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 1,990 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2013 1,990 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 426 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 DJD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJD, 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 DJD registered?

LJ08 DJD is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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