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LJ08 ENL

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,751 mi
Last recorded37,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ENL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 37,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 37,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,567 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 37,468 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 34,229 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 30,362 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 30,362 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre has no air pressure { flat}

Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,223 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 28,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect broken (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,479 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,612 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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LJ08 ENL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 10,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 ENL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 ENL registered?

LJ08 ENL is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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